When I want comfort food I think of my Nana's Pea Soup. My Nana made it the old fashion French Canadian way, using a ham bone. This is a great soup to use up leftover ham after Easter, or a Sunday Dinner Ham or Ham Shoulder Bone for extra flavor.
Perfect way to use up leftover Christmas or Easter ham, and a Great way to use up leftover ham with the rising costs of meat!
This pea soup can be made using either green or yellow peas.
Ingredients:
1 (1 lb.) bag of split peas, rinsed well (green or yellow peas)
1 meaty ham bone
2 qts. water
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 -3 carrots, pared (optional)
2 -3 stalks of celery (optional)
pepper to taste
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in large pot. Bring to a boil.
Simmer slowly for 3-4 hours. Discard any bones -
leave chunks of ham. Refrigerate. Reheat and
serve hot with additional pepper. Croutons -
optional.
If someone will give you a ham bone, return the favor with a pot of split pea soup!
This pea soup can be made using either green or yellow peas.
My Nana's French Canadian Split Pea Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
1 (1 lb.) bag of split peas, rinsed well (green or yellow peas)
1 meaty ham bone
2 qts. water
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 -3 carrots, pared (optional)
2 -3 stalks of celery (optional)
pepper to taste
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in large pot. Bring to a boil.
Simmer slowly for 3-4 hours. Discard any bones -
leave chunks of ham. Refrigerate. Reheat and
serve hot with additional pepper. Croutons -
optional.
If someone will give you a ham bone, return the favor with a pot of split pea soup!
© Frugal New England Kitchen
