On Wed, 01 Jan 2014 09:11:19 -0500, Gary > wrote:
>
> Well, you've probably already been cooking yours (overnight) plus you
> have a ham hock so you won't need this recipe this time. Do try it
> sometime though, it's so good and you will never miss the ham that it
> doesn't include. Seriously, this is good and it's not my recipe so
> you don't have to worry about my TIAD. heheh It's a super delicious
> vegetarian pea soup....no beasts involved.
>
> G.
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
> This recipe comes from an old "Fresh Market" cookbook.
>
> Split Pea Soup with Sweet Potato (or Butternut Squash)
> ================================================== ===================
> 1 16oz package of dried green split peas
> 9 cups water
> 3 bay leaves
> 1 tsp. salt
>
> Simmer these, covered, in a soup pot for about 2 hours until peas
> have cooked down to a smooth consistancy. Remove the bay leaves.
> **note - you don't have to pre-soak the peas**
> ----------------------------------------------
> Prepare the following:
>
> 4 medium sweet potatoes (or 1 medium butternut squash),
> ...peeled and cut into 1/4" - 1/2" cubes


You probably read already that my cooking plans changed because DD
left that hock at home, but I still have some cubes of butternut
squash left to cook. Nothing in that proportion... but unless I'm met
with violent objections, I'll throw what I have in with the split peas
while they are cooking. Thanks!

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