Grandma’S Pea Soup Recipe

Name: Grandma’S Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound dried whole peas; 1/2 pound dried green split peas; 1 meaty ham bone; 3 quarts water; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 medium carrot, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped celery leaves; 1 teaspoon bouquet garni (mixed herbs); 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 pound smoked sausage, chopped, optional; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/3 cup water

Servings: persons

1/2 pound dried whole peas
1/2 pound dried green split peas
1 meaty ham bone
3 quarts water
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery leaves
1 teaspoon bouquet garni (mixed herbs)
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound smoked sausage, chopped, optional
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten
1/3 cup water

1
Cover peas with water and soak overnight. Drain, rinse and place in a Dutch oven.
2
Add ham bone, water and remaining soup ingredients except sausage and dumplings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 2 to 2-1/2 hours.
3
Remove ham bone and skim fat. Remove meat from bone; dice. Add ham and, if desired, sausage to pan.
4
For dumplings, place flour in a small bowl. Make a depression in the center of the flour; add egg and water and stir until smooth.
5
Place a colander with 3/16-in.-diameter holes over simmering soup; transfer dough to the colander and press through with a wooden spoon. Cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
6
Prepare soup without dumplings and freeze in serving-size portions to enjoy for months to come.

310

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound dried whole peas, 1/2 pound dried green split peas, 1 meaty ham bone, 3 quarts water, and more.

Yes, Grandma’S Pea Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grandma’S Pea Soup

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