"George" > wrote in message
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> King's Crown wrote:
>> Smells so good! We've had a blustery day today and it seems fitting. I
>> do have a question do any of you put potato in your soup?
>>
>> Lynne
>>
>> Split Pea Soup
>> 6 to 8 servings
>>
>> 2 1/4 cups dried split peas
>> 2 quarts cold water
>> 1 pound of ham shanks
>> 1 onions, diced
>> 1/4 tsp dried marjoram
>> 1/4 tsp dried thyme
>> 1 bay leaf
>> 2 stalks celery, chopped
>> 2 carrots, chopped
>>
>> In a large stock pot combine everything and simmer for 2 to 3 hours until
>> peas are soft. Remove ham shanks; cut off meat, dice and return meat to
>> soup. Run soup without the ham through a food mill if you want a
>> perfectly smooth soup. Then add the diced meat. I don't do it as the
>> peas take care of themselves and I like bits of vegetables in my soup.
>
> Split pea is also perfect for the crockpot. We often make soup very
> similar to the above. Just put everything in and when you come home that
> night there is a nice pot of soup. To answer the potato question I tried
> it both ways and it didn't add anything. I agree about not using the food
> mill.

I have done it in the crockpot too with great results. I don't use the food
mill as everything is so mushy and nearly pureed by itself why dirty my food
mill.

Lynne