Nan wrote:
> On Sep 27, 11:37 am, Andy > wrote:
>> 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.
>>
>>> this is my recipe in a crock pot
>>> 2 qts water
>>> 1 lb dried split peas
>>> 2 carrots chopped
>>> 2 stalks celery chopped
>>> 1 onion sliced
>>> some salt & pepper
>>> 1 small ham hock
>>> 1 bay leaf
>>
>>> after 8hrs I remove the ham hock and take the meat off the bone,
>>> then I use a stick blender, let it cool and scoop off the layer of
>>> fat on the top of the soup and add the ham pcs it's not bad, but
>>> there is a smokey flavor missing.
>>
>> That's about exactly my recipe, only I use 3 slices of bacon in
>> place of the ham hock.
>>
>> One of the few dishes that I add salt to in ernest!
>>
>> Also, eight hours is out of the question. 2 hours simmering at most.
>>
>> After cooking, I use a foley mill to finish it down to a smooth soup.
>>
>> Andy
>
> I agree with Andy
> Nan in DE

I am so sorry to hear that.

Is there anything that we can do to help?