Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2012

This was fabulous....we just made it today...did not have marjoram or thyme so we just substituted italian seasoning. We also used chicken broth instead of water, no celery, used carrots instead....this will be a regular in our house...thank you....

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kong

Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2012

I like this recipe. The soup is hearty but for me needs a bit more flavor. I did forgo the pea boiling/soaking but did make sure to put them in a colander rinsing well and picking through like you would any dried bean etc. Used a very meaty ham bone and went heavy with the S&P to taste. Decided to swap the celery for chopped carrots. Good Soup.

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Lightedway

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Niantic, Connecticut, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2012

I have never made split pea soup before...but love it! This was so.....good..I loved the spices and even added a little more garlic to it...used chicken broth instead of water and some carrots. Wonderful taste!

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Maggie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2012

We really enjoyed this soup. Peas don't need to be soaked so I skipped that step. It needed a bit more pepper for us & I did add carrots - but that is just personal taste. I would prefer to cook the ham bone separately and then skim the fat off the broth. Thanks for a good recipe.

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Baking Nana

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Corona, California, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2012

I looked at every split pea soup recipe on this site. This one was not very highly rated, but appeared to be just what I was looking for. Absolutely delicious. I made the recipe exactly as written, except added some chopped carrots for color. My husband, who said he doesn't really care for pea soup, ate 3 bowls.

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ButtersMom

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA

Living In: Columbia City, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 22, 2012

I made this with chicken broth and mistakenly put the celery in with the onion etc. but otherwise went with the exact recipe... excellent, rave reviews. Will do this again, it was terrific with sour dough bread on a rainy afternoon...

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kindamagic

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2012

This was our second time making this. We just love it. I add a finely chopped carrot, for a little color, when I add the celery.

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croppincolburn

Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2011

I don't know what it was exactly, but we really didn't like this and we love pea soup. I actually threw it out. I can only guess it was the combination of spices. I did use a pork hock rather than a ham bone, so maybe that had an off taste. Don't know, but it wasn't good. Sorry.

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KONWAL

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Western Springs, Illinois, USA

Living In: Sister Bay, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: May 23, 2011

This soup was a delicious alternative to my mom's more basic split pea soup. The herbs and garlic gave it great flavor. I didn't have marjoram, so I substituted oregano. I was also out of celery, so I added chopped carrots and a chopped baking potato instead. I'm sure it changed the flavor, but it was still quite good (and I'll try the celery another time). I also added some extra water, but I still ended up with a hearty, satisfying soup.

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KASUE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Herndon, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: May 1, 2011

OMG! I was in a pinch because i usually buy dry peas that have a good recipe on the bag. Well funny thing...not this time, so i looked at all the recipes for pea soup with ham bones....and WAHOOO that Dave posted this....because this is sooo close to how i have made this off the packages over the years, i have to say this is the BEST recipe, because i love the thyme and marjoram and garlic... i like to add carrots and sometimes diced potatoes...just to vary it up...i also use ham boullion instead of salt (to taste) cuz that is awesome..... THIS RECIPE IS AWESOME .....WITH OR WHITHOUT THE MEAT... do try...(i like to cook mine longer, cuz i like a thicker soup...) but this could be vegetariain easy! Dave...excellent recipe!!!!

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