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Creamy Split Pea Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Sherry Smith 

"A friend gave me this recipe 25 years ago. At the time, she was in her 60s and working as a cook on a riverboat barge."
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This recipe has been rated 55 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, sliced
  • 1 pound dried green split peas
  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups diced fully cooked ham
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels; drain, reserving drippings. Add onion and celery to drippings. Saute until vegetables are tender; drain. Add the peas, water, potatoes, ham, salt, bay leaf and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until peas are very tender, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf.
  2. Cool slightly. Process in small batches in a blender until smooth. Return to Dutch oven; stir in cream. Heat through (do not boil). Garnish with reserved bacon.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2006 by HIJIMMY 
Delicious. We especially like the flavour of whipping cream over that of milk. Mashed the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2007 by COOKINGinNJ 
I have searched for a Split Pea Soup recipe that is reminiscent of that served at the Eagle... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2008 by Flecka 
I used to say I don't like split pea soup, but I'm converted now! It's my boyfriend's favorite... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2008 by ANGELA_ROSE76 
This one is a winner! The only change I made was adding a couple ham hocks. I use a stick... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2008 by CRAIG4WD 
Congratulations!! I looked at this and thought mmmm, sounds ok but maybe not. Well - I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2007 by Melanie 
This soup is delicious! Everyone who tried it loved it. I followed the recipe exactly. Thick... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2008 by Nessa 
This soup was delicious. I did make one modification however. I only put 1/2 of the batch into... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2008 by JENNSCOOKIN 
This recipe is a 5+ star recipe. My brother got the recipe here from allrecipes.com and gave... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2007 by Kristie 
Perfect. Wouldn't change a thing, other than I added a cup of diced, steamed carrots with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.65 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2008 by Sean Eckman-Dempster 
The best that I have ever made, which was the very first time. Very easy and full of flavour.... MORE

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