Split Pea or Lentil Soup

Name: Split Pea or Lentil Soup
Prep time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 12-14 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 -6 slices bacon, diced (I like thick country bacon); 1 lb dried split peas or 1 lb lentils; 1 leek, finely chopped (make sure you wash leeks very well, or they can be gritty); 1 celery rib, diced; 1 green pepper, diced; 3 carrots, diced; 1 turnip, diced; 1 -2 garlic clove, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 8 cups chicken broth; 1 -2 cup chopped cooked ham (optional) or 1 -2 cup hot dog, slices (optional); dry sherry (optional); mint leaf (optional)

Submitted by papergoddess

"This is my mom's recipe, and it is interchangeable for split pea or lentil soup."

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Ready In:: 3hrs
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 12-14

ingredients

4 -6 slices bacon, diced (I like thick country bacon)
1 lb dried split peas or 1 lb lentils
1 leek, finely chopped (make sure you wash leeks very well, or they can be gritty)
1 celery rib, diced
1 green pepper, diced
3 carrots, diced
1 turnip, diced
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
8 cups chicken broth
1 -2 cup chopped cooked ham (optional) or 1 -2 cup hot dog, slices (optional)
dry sherry (optional)
mint leaf (optional)

directions

Saute bacon until crisp.
Add leek, celery, and pepper to the bacon and drippings. Saute until veges are limp.
Rinse peas or lentils. Place in a deep, heavy dutch oven.
Add veges from pan also carrots, turnip, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, and chicken broth.
Simmer slowly for 2 hours Add chopped ham if you have it and warm through.
Serve with 1-2 tbs. dry sherry and mint leaves per bowl.