Split Pea Soup

By linda1949

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried split green peas, rinsed and drained
• 8 cups water
• 2 carrots, scrubbed but not peeled, cut into eighths
• 3 cloves garlic, quartered
• 2 stalks celery with leaves, cut in eighths
• 4 ounces lean ham, visible fat removed, cut into bite-size pieces
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano OR 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger OR 1/8 teaspoon dried ginger
• 3 dashes hot pepper sauce, or to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Details

Servings 10

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan or dutch oven, bring peas, water, carrots, onions, garlic, celery and ham to a rapid boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and cook, covered, at a gently rolling boil, 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until peas are soft.

Add soy sauce, oregano, ginger, hot pepper sauce and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors.

In blender or the workbowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, process two to three cups at a time, until pureed. Return to saucepan and reheat, if necessary. Serve hot.