Baked Split Pea Soup Recipe

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   Lamb adds meaty flavor and extra protein to this soup recipe from the 60's.

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   Despite the long cooking time, the soup is quite brothy.

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   Rinse and sort through peas, drain.

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   Place in a 4-5 qt oven proof casserole.

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   Add in other ingredients, cover and bake in a 300deg F. oven till meat is tender when pierced (3-4 hrs).

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   Lift meat from soup, cover pan and return to oven to keep hot (OK turn off oven at this point).

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   Throw away bone and any fat, tear meat into bite size pcs.

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   Return meat to casserole, stir well and season to taste with salt and pepper.

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   P.S.

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    I usually bake a 10# bag of whole potatoes along with this soup, taking them out as done.

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    Some we eat right away, some fried for breakfast the next day, and some are split, stuffed and frzn for use later as 'twice baked potatoes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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