Hernekeitto (Finnish Split-Pea Soup)

1. 1

   Form a spice bag by wrapping allspice in cheesecloth and tying with a string, or placing allspice in a stainless steal tea ball.

2. 2

   In a soup kettle saucepan, combine water, peas, ham or pork hocks and allspice; bring to a boil, cover and simmer 1 hour.

3. 3

   Add potatoes, carrots, onion, salt and pepper, return to boiling.

4. 4

   Reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove spice bag.

6. 6

   If using pork hocks, remove and cool slightly.

7. 7

   When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones and coarsely chop.

8. 8

   Return meat to soup, discard bones.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.