SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP
Author: Tag Sale Tastes
Ingredients
  • 1 pound dried green split peas
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 5 cups water
  • ½ cup diced smoked ham
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided use
  • ½ teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1 cup diced peeled carrots
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 leek, white part only, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Rinse the split peas in a strainer, then combine them with the stock and water in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil over high heat, and add the ham, celery, 1 tablespoon parsley, and tarragon. Reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the carrots, onion, and leek, and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes. Add the sherry and remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, season to taste with salt and pepper, and heat through. Serve hot.
Recipe by Tag Sale Tastes at https://www.tagsaletastes.com/2013/04/18/split-pea-and-ham-soup/