Split Pea with Ham Soup

By á-11192

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried split peas
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 quart water
• 1 tsp. crushed basil
• 1 ham bone (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 2 cup milk

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from keyingredient.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine peas, water, bone, onion, celery, carrots, salt, and basil. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 ½ to 2 hours. Stir flour into melted butter in a separate saucepan. Cook until bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil, cook for 1 minute and then stir the white sauce into the soup.

*Note:* Do not add the white sauce if you plan to freeze the soup. This can be made and added when you reheat the soup. Also, may substitute a heavy cream for the cream sauce, the amount will depend on your taste.