Split Pea Soup for a large group
"This is my mothers recipe with little variation, it's stand-up spoon thick with vegetables and potatoes. Because I cook in quantity, It is made for 120 portions. This is a excellent soup, for a large group. Plus it is very eye apealing."
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Serves:
-
120
ingredients
- 14 lbs split peas
- 6 gallons water
- 12 ounces ham soup base
- 3 ounces chicken base
- 7 lbs diced ham
- 2 bunches celery, diced
- 3 lbs onions, diced
- 7 lbs carrots, diced
- 6 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons onion powder
- 4 tablespoons garlic granules
- 4 tablespoons sodium-free seasoning
- 3 tablespoons season salt
- 1⁄2 cup parsley flakes or 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 lbs bacon, diced and browned (optional)
directions
- -Rinsesplit peas in water.
- -Addboth ham, and chicken base to water and simmer-Add split peas and simmer till cooked.
- Stirring constantly.
- -Peeland dice carrots, celery, and onions.
- -Mincegarlic, or purchase it in the jar already minced.
- -Peeland dice potatoes and keep covered with water until needed.
- -Whenpeas are cooked and well blended, add seasonings, carrots, celery, onions, diced ham and potatoes.
- (Bacon if desired).
- -Simmeruntil vegetables are tender.
- Approx.
- 1 hour.
- Stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
- -Adjustseasoning if desired, and enjoy with crackers.
Questions & Replies
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I see potatoes in the instructions but not the ingredients. How much potato?
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Keith A. Janssen
Green Bay, WI
I live in Green Bay, WI (Home of the Packers!!!!) I have an Associates Degree in Restaurant and Hotel Cookery, and Food Service Management. I love to cook.
I have been cooking for 20 years, and I am glad that I choose the Food Service Industry. (Most of the time)
