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Whole Yellow Pea Soup

By: Lori 
"This Swedish yellow pea soup is flavored with smoked ham."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs
Ready In:
2 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 9 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry yellow split peas
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 smoked ham shank
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Cover the peas with at least 3 inches of cold water and soak overnight.
  2. Drain the peas from the water. In a large kettle or stockpot, bring the chicken stock and peas to a hard boil for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the chopped onion and ham shank, and cook for an additional two hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove the ham shank before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 219 | Total Fat: 3.8g | Cholesterol: 11mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2007 by Robin   view full review
I found myself wanting to add to this but have shared this on a lonely night when the winds...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2007 by StylinCook   view full review
What a great way to use the leftover ham bone....I added barley and shedded leftover ham So...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2010 by ellenjay   view full review
Here's what really good...first make this recipe, then add one big chopped onion and one can...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2011 by Debbie Luther   view full review
This recipe is the best pea soup I have ever tasted and I have been trying so many recipes I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2012 by hhamilton   view full review
Wow! I love yellow pea soup from the can - never had I tried making a dried pea soup before. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2012 by ssfgrant   view full review
not good....

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