Chet wrote:
> I have made split pea soup a few times, but cannot get the nice flavor
> that when I get it at the restaurants, not sure what I am missing in my
> recipe.


Here is my recipe for comparison, which is delicious!

* Exported from MasterCook *

Dutch Split Pea Soup

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans Soups & Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound split peas
6 cups water
4 cups chicken broth -- (or beef)
1/4 pound ham -- diced
3/4 cup celery -- chopped with leaves
2 leeks -- sliced, white part
1 large onion -- chopped
2 1/2 cups potatoes -- diced
1 1/2 cups diced carrot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
dash hot sauce

In large saucepan, combine peas and water. Bring to a boil and cook for 2
min. Cover and remove from heat. Let sit 1 hour.
Add broth, ham, celery, leeks and onion.. Bring to a boil and reduce heat
and simmer covered 1 1/2 hours.
Add potatoes, carrots and cook 15-30 min more (peas should disintegrate).
If soup gets too thick, thin it with some broth.
Season with salt, pepper and hot sauce.
Serve