Packer Backer Split Pea Soup

Name: Packer Backer Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 large ham bone, meaty or 1 large smoked ham shank; 1/2 lb split peas, green; 1/2 lb split peas, yellow; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped fine; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon oregano; 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon, base; 1 tablespoon original pleasoning seasoning (sub 1/2 Tablespoon celery salt, if not available); 3 quarts cold water; 2 large carrots, grated fine; 1 large celery, chopped fine; 2 tomatoes, chopped (optional); 2 medium potatoes, peeled & shredded (optional)

Submitted by Ackman

"Being a GB Packers fan, I just HAD to make my pea soup like this!!! Remember that nice meaty ham bone you have leftover from Christmas...or perhaps the one in the freezer from Easter??? Use it in this recipe. you could also add a couple chopped tomatoes. Like any soup or chili, this is best when made a day or 2 ahead of time & reheated to really enjoy the flavors!"

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Ready In:: 3hrs 20mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 8-10

ingredients

1 large ham bone, meaty or 1 large smoked ham shank
¹⁄₂ lb split peas, green
¹⁄₂ lb split peas, yellow
1 medium onion, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon oregano
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon, base
1 tablespoon original pleasoning seasoning (sub 1/2 Tablespoon celery salt, if not available)
3 quarts cold water
2 large carrots, grated fine
1 large celery, chopped fine
2 tomatoes, chopped (optional)
2 medium potatoes, peeled & shredded (optional)

directions

Place everything EXCEPT the grated carrots & chopped celery (& the potatoes & tomatoes, if using) in a large dutch oven & stir well.
Bring to a boil over med.-high heat.
Reduce heat heat & simmer covered for 3 hours, stirring occasionally, being careful not to scorch/burn.
Remove ham bone & any large pieces of meat -- set aside until cool enough to handle.
Remove meat from bone & coarsely chop, if needed.
Return meat to stock & add the carrots & celery -- (& potatoes & tomatoes).
Simmer for 2-2½ hours covered, stirring occasionally, being careful not to scorch/burn.

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Ackman

The only thing I like better than cooking, is eating! I learned a lot about cooking from my Dad & an ornery old Norwegian cook, that I used to work for. I don't get into fancy foods...just good ol' down-home, stick-to-your-ribs vittles...I'm a COOK...NOT a Chef! I LUV to bbq & grill!!<img title=Cool src=/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-cool.gif border=0 alt=Cool /> Except for pies, I don't do much baking, such as cookies, bars or cakes...that's the wife's dept. & believe me, she does a mighty FINE job!!! I'm a firm believer that flavored coffee & flavored beer should be OUTLAWED & I will NOT eat Lima Beans or Lutefisk...YUK!!! <img title=Yell src=/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-yell.gif border=0 alt=Yell /> Our favorite place to eat is Old Abe's...a local supper club located on a wooded back-road! We also enjoy Panera Bread, Dickey's BBQ & Picanha Brazillian Steak House!!! I've been married since 1977 to the most wonderful lady a man could ever ask for. We have 9 beautiful Grandkids...5 girls 4 boys, a VERY SPOILED white German Shephard (Tori) & a VERY goofy cat (Angel)! (Both of these are rescued animals.) We collect antique gasoline engines & attend several shows here in the Midwest.I also enjoy ice fishing, Milwaukee Brewers baseball, WI Badger football, but most of all, we're HUGE GREEN BAY PACKERS Fans!!!!! GO PACK GO!!!!! 8724987"

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