Split Pea Soup

We have been trying to be a little healthier after our weekend of gluttony, if you saw the Sunday brunch you would know what I was talking about. The is my mom's split pea soup recipe. I kind of feel like split pea soup is underrated in the soup category, it is delicious.

Saute the onion and celery in a little bit of butter.

Then add the carrots, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.

Then take some of the ham and slice-

-and dice!

Pour it all into the pot and then add the split peas and water (split peas are found in the dry food section in the grocery store near the beans and rice, I always forget this and end up walking by it at least 3 times).

Douse the mixture with tabasco, depending on spicy you want it is how much. Then simmer for around 2-3 hours or until nice and mushy.

When ready to serve garnish with some fresh parsley and enjoy!

Then since you have so much ham now enjoy leftovers with a toasted ham sandwich on Bird Man bread from Broadway Daily Bread.

The easy copy, paste, print version of the recipe:

1 large onion, chopped

4 ribs celery, chopped

2 oz. pork fat/ butter

1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 clove garlic, minced

1 carrot, chopped

3-4 lean ham locks

1 cup diced hams, optional

1 16 oz. package split peas

2 quarts water

1 teaspoon Tobasco sauce

Saute onion and celery. Add parsley, garlic, carrot, salt and pepper. Add ham locks, ham, split peas, and water. Simmer 2-3 hours or until thoroughly cokked. Add more water if necessary. Correct seasonings and add Tabasco.