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Prep Time: minutes
Cook Time: minutes
Ready In: minutes
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Categories: American Classics, Comfort Food, Cooking Light, Dinner, Easter, England, Kid Friendly, Lunch, Main Courses, Make Ahead, Soups, Sunday Dinner, The Lazy Way To Cook, Weekend Fun, Winter Warmth
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Palm Sunday Split Pea Soup
Making Split Pea Soup is a tradition observed in Northern England and Scotland, derived from the ancient practice of wearing a hard pea in the shoe as penance during lent.
INGREDIENTS
1 Pound Dried Split Peas
2 Cups Diced Ham
2 Quarts Chicken Broth
1 Quart Water
1 Cup Chopped Celery
1 Cup Chopped Onion
1 Cup Coarsely Chopped Carrots
2 Minced Garlic Cloves
1 Teaspoon Ground Thyme
2 Bay Leaves
½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
½ Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
1 Tablespoon Tabasco Sauce
1 Cup White Wine
In a large soup pot put all of the ingredients except the white wine. Bring to a boil and then simmer and cook for 2 ½ hours. Add the white wine and the ham. Cook for another 30 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and serve with crusty French bread. Serves 6