Split Pea and Ham Soup - Revision history

Jerome at 21:52, 25 January 2025

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	'''2''' ~~tablespoons~~ unsalted butter<br>		'''<big>2</big>''' Tablespoons unsalted butter<br>'''<big>1</big>''' large onion, chopped fine<br>Salt and Pepper<br>'''<big>2</big>''' garlic cloves, minced<br>'''<big>7</big>''' cups water<br>'''<big>1</big>''' pound ham steak, rind removed, cut into quarters<br>'''<big>1</big>''' pound ('''2<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub>''' cups) green split peas, picked over and rinsed<br>'''<big>3</big>''' slices thick-cut bacon<br>'''<big>2</big>''' sprigs fresh thyme<br>'''<big>2</big>''' bay leaves<br>'''<big>2</big>''' carrots, peeled and cut into '''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' inch pieces<br>'''<big>1</big>''' celery rib, cut into '''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' inch pieces<br><br>'''<big>1</big>''' recipe Buttery Croutons (recipe follows)<br>
	'''1''' large onion, chopped fine<br>
	Salt and Pepper<br>
	'''2''' garlic cloves, minced<br>
	'''7''' cups water<br>
	'''1''' pound ham steak, rind removed, cut into quarters<br>
	'''1''' pound ('''2<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub>''' cups) green split peas, picked over and rinsed<br>
	'''3''' slices thick-cut bacon<br>
	'''2''' sprigs fresh thyme<br>
	'''2''' bay leaves<br>
	'''2''' carrots, peeled and cut into '''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' inch pieces<br>
	'''1''' celery rib, cut into '''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' inch pieces<br>
	<br>
	'''1''' recipe Buttery Croutons (recipe follows)<br>

	=Instructions=		=Instructions=

	'''Melt''' butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.<br>		'''Melt''' <span style="background:lightgreen">butter</span> in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.<br>'''Add''' <span style="background:lightgreen">onion</span> and <sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> teaspoon <span style="background:lightgreen">salt</span> and cook, ''stirring'' frequently, until softened, about '''3-5 minutes'''.<br>'''Add''' <span style="background:lightgreen">garlic</span> and cook until fragrant, about '''30 seconds'''.<br>'''Add''' <span style="background:lightgreen">water</span>, <span style="background:lightgreen">ham steak</span>, <span style="background:lightgreen">peas</span>, <span style="background:lightgreen">bacon</span>, <span style="background:lightgreen">thyme</span> and <span style="background:lightgreen">bay leaves</span>. '''Increase''' '''heat''' to high and bring to a simmer, ''stirring'' frequently so the <span style="background:lightgreen">peas</span> don't stick to the bottom.<br>'''Reduce''' heat to low, cover and simmer until <span style="background:lightgreen">peas</span> are tender but not falling apart, about '''45 minutes'''.<br><br>'''Remove''' <span style="background:lightgreen">ham steak</span>, '''cover''' with aluminum foil to prevent drying out, and set aside.<br>'''Stir''' in <span style="background:lightgreen">carrots</span> and <span style="background:lightgreen">celery</span>; continue to simmer, covered, until <span style="background:lightgreen">vegetables</span> are tender and <span style="background:lightgreen">peas</span> have almost completely broken down, about '''30 minutes''' longer.<br><br>When cool enough to handle, '''shred''' <span style="background:lightgreen">ham</span> into bite-size pieces with 2 forks. '''Remove''' and '''discard''' <span style="background:lightgreen">thyme sprigs</span>, <span style="background:lightgreen">bay leaves</span>, and <span style="background:lightgreen">bacon slices</span>. '''Stir''' ham into soup and return to simmer. '''Season''' with <span style="background:lightgreen">salt</span> and <span style="background:lightgreen">pepper</span> to taste. '''Sprinkle''' with <span style="background:lightgreen">croutons</span> and serve.
	'''Add''' onion and <sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> teaspoon salt and cook, ''stirring'' frequently, until softened, about '''3-5 minutes'''.<br>
	'''Add''' garlic and cook until fragrant, about '''30 seconds'''.<br>
	'''Add''' water, ham steak, peas, bacon, thyme and bay leaves. '''Increase''' '''heat''' to high and bring to a simmer, ''stirring'' frequently so the peas don't stick to the bottom.<br>
	'''Reduce''' heat to low, cover and simmer until peas are tender but not falling apart, about '''45 minutes'''.<br>
	<br>
	'''Remove''' ham steak, '''cover''' with aluminum foil to prevent drying out, and set aside.<br>
	'''Stir''' in carrots and celery; continue to simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender and peas have almost completely broken down, about '''30 minutes''' longer.<br>
	<br>
	When cool enough to handle, '''shred''' ham into bite-size pieces with 2 forks. '''Remove''' and '''discard''' thyme sprigs, bay leaves, and bacon slices. '''Stir''' ham into soup and return to simmer. '''Season''' with salt and pepper to taste. '''Sprinkle''' with croutons and serve.


	=Buttery Croutons Ingredients=		=Buttery Croutons Ingredients=

	'''3''' ~~tablespoons~~ unsalted butter<br>		'''<big>3</big>''' Tablespoons unsalted butter<br>'''<big>1</big>''' Tablespoon olive oil<br>'''<big>3</big>''' slices hearty white sandwich bread, cut into '''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' inch pieces<br>Salt<br>
	'''1''' ~~tablespoon~~ olive oil<br>
	'''3''' slices hearty white sandwich bread, cut into '''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' inch pieces<br>
	Salt<br>

	=Croutons Instructions=		=Croutons Instructions=
	'''Heat''' butter and oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat.<br>		'''Heat''' <span style="background:lightgreen">butter</span> and <span style="background:lightgreen">oil</span> in 12-inch skillet over medium heat.<br>When <span style="background:lightgreen">butter</span> has melted, '''add''' <span style="background:lightgreen">bread cubes</span> and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about '''10 minutes'''.<br>'''Transfer''' <span style="background:lightgreen">croutons</span> to paper towel-lined plate and '''season''' with salt to taste.<br>
	When butter has melted, '''add''' bread cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about '''10 minutes'''.<br>
	'''Transfer''' croutons to paper towel-lined plate and '''season''' with salt to taste.~~<br>~~
	<br>

	=What I'd Do Different Next Time=		=What I'd Do Different Next Time=

Jerome at 23:32, 19 October 2024

2024-10-19T23:32:18Z

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	'''2''' tablespoons unsalted butter<br>		'''2''' tablespoons unsalted butter<br>
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	'''1''' recipe Buttery Croutons (recipe follows)<br>		'''1''' recipe Buttery Croutons (recipe follows)<br>

	=~~Soup~~ Instructions=		=Instructions=

	'''Melt''' butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.<br>		'''Melt''' butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.<br>

Jerome at 23:31, 19 October 2024

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	I'm not a fan of super-hot, but I do like a bit of punch, especially to help offset the sweetness of the peas and carrots. I like adding a couple drops of hot sauce to my pea soup.		I'm not a fan of super-hot, but I do like a bit of punch, especially to help offset the sweetness of the peas and carrots. I like adding a couple drops of hot sauce to my pea soup.
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Jerome at 00:18, 20 January 2022

2022-01-20T00:18:54Z

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	'''7''' cups water<br>		'''7''' cups water<br>
	'''1''' pound ham steak, rind removed, cut into quarters<br>		'''1''' pound ham steak, rind removed, cut into quarters<br>
	'''1''' pound (2¼ cups) green split peas, picked over and rinsed<br>		'''1''' pound ('''2<sup>1</sup>/<sub>4</sub>''' cups) green split peas, picked over and rinsed<br>
	'''3''' slices thick-cut bacon<br>		'''3''' slices thick-cut bacon<br>
	'''2''' sprigs fresh thyme<br>		'''2''' sprigs fresh thyme<br>

Jerome at 23:03, 18 January 2022

2022-01-18T23:03:12Z

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	I'm not a fan of super-hot, but I do like a bit of punch, especially to help offset the sweetness of the peas and carrots. I like adding a couple drops of hot sauce to my pea soup.		I'm not a fan of super-hot, but I do like a bit of punch, especially to help offset the sweetness of the peas and carrots. I like adding a couple drops of hot sauce to my pea soup.

	~~[http://www.takingonmagazines.com/split-pea-and-ham-soup-from-the-best-of-americas-test-kitchen-2012/ Source]~~

Jerome at 22:58, 18 January 2022

2022-01-18T22:58:48Z

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Jerome at 22:58, 18 January 2022

2022-01-18T22:58:22Z

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	'''2''' tablespoons unsalted butter<br>		'''2''' tablespoons unsalted butter<br>
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	'''2''' carrots, peeled and cut into '''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' inch pieces<br>		'''2''' carrots, peeled and cut into '''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' inch pieces<br>
	'''1''' celery rib, cut into '''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' inch pieces<br>		'''1''' celery rib, cut into '''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' inch pieces<br>
			<br>
	'''1''' recipe Buttery Croutons (recipe follows)<br>		'''1''' recipe Buttery Croutons (recipe follows)<br>

			=Soup Instructions=

	=='''~~Buttery Croutons~~'''==		'''Melt''' butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.<br>
			'''Add''' onion and <sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> teaspoon salt and cook, ''stirring'' frequently, until softened, about '''3-5 minutes'''.<br>
			'''Add''' garlic and cook until fragrant, about '''30 seconds'''.<br>
			'''Add''' water, ham steak, peas, bacon, thyme and bay leaves. '''Increase''' '''heat''' to high and bring to a simmer, ''stirring'' frequently so the peas don't stick to the bottom.<br>
			'''Reduce''' heat to low, cover and simmer until peas are tender but not falling apart, about '''45 minutes'''.<br>
			<br>
			'''Remove''' ham steak, '''cover''' with aluminum foil to prevent drying out, and set aside.<br>
			'''Stir''' in carrots and celery; continue to simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender and peas have almost completely broken down, about '''30 minutes''' longer.<br>
			<br>
			When cool enough to handle, '''shred''' ham into bite-size pieces with 2 forks. '''Remove''' and '''discard''' thyme sprigs, bay leaves, and bacon slices. '''Stir''' ham into soup and return to simmer. '''Season''' with salt and pepper to taste. '''Sprinkle''' with croutons and serve.


			=Buttery Croutons Ingredients=

	'''3''' tablespoons unsalted butter<br>		'''3''' tablespoons unsalted butter<br>
	1 tablespoon olive oil<br>		'''1''' tablespoon olive oil<br>
	3 slices hearty white sandwich bread, cut into <sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> inch pieces<br>		'''3''' slices hearty white sandwich bread, cut into '''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' inch pieces<br>
	Salt<br>		Salt<br>

			=Croutons Instructions=
			'''Heat''' butter and oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat.<br>
			When butter has melted, '''add''' bread cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about '''10 minutes'''.<br>
			'''Transfer''' croutons to paper towel-lined plate and '''season''' with salt to taste.<br>
			<br>

	=~~='''Instructions'''==~~		=What I'd Do Different Next Time=

	Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and ½ teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add water, ham steak, peas, bacon, thyme and bay leaves. Increase heat to high and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently so the peas don't stick to the bottom. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until peas are tender but not falling apart, about 45 minutes.

	Remove ham steak, cover with aluminum foil to prevent drying out, and set aside. Stir in carrots and celery; continue to simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender and peas have almost completely broken down, about 30 minutes longer.

	When cool enough to handle, shred ham into bite-size pieces with 2 forks. Remove and discard thyme sprigs, bay leaves, and bacon slices. Stir ham into soup and return to simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with croutons and serve.

	For Croutons: Heat butter and oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. When butter has melted, add bread cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer croutons to paper towel-lined plate and season with salt to taste.


	~~=='''~~What I'd Do Different Next Time~~'''=~~=

	I'm not a fan of super-hot, but I do like a bit of punch, especially to help offset the sweetness of the peas and carrots. I like adding a couple drops of hot sauce to my pea soup.		I'm not a fan of super-hot, but I do like a bit of punch, especially to help offset the sweetness of the peas and carrots. I like adding a couple drops of hot sauce to my pea soup.

	[http://www.takingonmagazines.com/split-pea-and-ham-soup-from-the-best-of-americas-test-kitchen-2012/ Source]		[http://www.takingonmagazines.com/split-pea-and-ham-soup-from-the-best-of-americas-test-kitchen-2012/ Source]

Jerome at 22:48, 18 January 2022

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			=Ingredients=

	2 tablespoons unsalted butter<br>		'''2''' tablespoons unsalted butter<br>
	1 large onion, chopped fine<br>		'''1''' large onion, chopped fine<br>
	Salt and Pepper<br>		Salt and Pepper<br>
	2 garlic cloves, minced<br>		'''2''' garlic cloves, minced<br>
	7 cups water<br>		'''7''' cups water<br>
	1 pound ham steak, rind removed, cut into quarters<br>		'''1''' pound ham steak, rind removed, cut into quarters<br>
	1 pound (2¼ cups) green split peas, picked over and rinsed<br>		'''1''' pound (2¼ cups) green split peas, picked over and rinsed<br>
	3 slices thick-cut bacon<br>		'''3''' slices thick-cut bacon<br>
	2 sprigs fresh thyme<br>		'''2''' sprigs fresh thyme<br>
	2 bay leaves<br>		'''2''' bay leaves<br>
	2 carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces<br>		'''2''' carrots, peeled and cut into '''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' inch pieces<br>
	1 celery rib, cut into ½-inch pieces<br>		'''1''' celery rib, cut into '''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' inch pieces<br>
	1 recipe Buttery Croutons (recipe follows)<br>		'''1''' recipe Buttery Croutons (recipe follows)<br>


	== '''Buttery Croutons''' ==		=='''Buttery Croutons'''==

	3 tablespoons unsalted butter<br>		'''3''' tablespoons unsalted butter<br>
	1 tablespoon olive oil<br>		1 tablespoon olive oil<br>
	3 slices hearty white sandwich bread, cut into ½-inch pieces<br>		3 slices hearty white sandwich bread, cut into <sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub> inch pieces<br>
	Salt<br>		Salt<br>


	== '''Instructions''' ==		=='''Instructions'''==

	Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and ½ teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add water, ham steak, peas, bacon, thyme and bay leaves. Increase heat to high and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently so the peas don't stick to the bottom. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until peas are tender but not falling apart, about 45 minutes.		Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and ½ teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add water, ham steak, peas, bacon, thyme and bay leaves. Increase heat to high and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently so the peas don't stick to the bottom. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until peas are tender but not falling apart, about 45 minutes.
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	== '''What I'd Do Different Next Time''' ==		=='''What I'd Do Different Next Time'''==

	I'm not a fan of super-hot, but I do like a bit of punch, especially to help offset the sweetness of the peas and carrots. I like adding a couple drops of hot sauce to my pea soup.		I'm not a fan of super-hot, but I do like a bit of punch, especially to help offset the sweetness of the peas and carrots. I like adding a couple drops of hot sauce to my pea soup.

	[http://www.takingonmagazines.com/split-pea-and-ham-soup-from-the-best-of-americas-test-kitchen-2012/ Source]		[http://www.takingonmagazines.com/split-pea-and-ham-soup-from-the-best-of-americas-test-kitchen-2012/ Source]

Jerome at 20:07, 7 October 2017

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-== Ingredients ==
+tablespoons unsalted butter<br>
-== Buttery Croutons ==
+tablespoons unsalted butter<br>
-== Instructions ==
+Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and ½ teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add water, ham steak, peas, bacon, thyme and bay leaves. Increase heat to high and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently so the peas don't stick to the bottom. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until peas are tender but not falling apart, about 45 minutes.
 Remove ham steak, cover with aluminum foil to prevent drying out, and set aside. Stir in carrots and celery; continue to simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender and peas have almost completely broken down, about 30 minutes longer.
 When cool enough to handle, shred ham into bite-size pieces with 2 forks. Remove and discard thyme sprigs, bay leaves, and bacon slices. Stir ham into soup and return to simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with croutons and serve.
 For Croutons: Heat butter and oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. When butter has melted, add bread cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer croutons to paper towel-lined plate and season with salt to taste.
 What I'd Do Different Next Time
 I'm not a fan of super-hot, but I do like a bit of punch, especially to help offset the sweetness of the peas and carrots. I like adding a couple drops of hot sauce to my pea soup.

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== Ingredients ==

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, chopped fine
Salt and Pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
7 cups water
1 pound ham steak, rind removed, cut into quarters
1 pound (2¼ cups) green split peas, picked over and rinsed
3 slices thick-cut bacon
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
2 carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
1 celery rib, cut into ½-inch pieces
1 recipe Buttery Croutons (recipe follows)

== Buttery Croutons ==

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 slices hearty white sandwich bread, cut into ½-inch pieces
Salt

== Instructions ==

Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and ½ teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add water, ham steak, peas, bacon, thyme and bay leaves. Increase heat to high and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently so the peas don't stick to the bottom. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until peas are tender but not falling apart, about 45 minutes.
Remove ham steak, cover with aluminum foil to prevent drying out, and set aside. Stir in carrots and celery; continue to simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender and peas have almost completely broken down, about 30 minutes longer.
When cool enough to handle, shred ham into bite-size pieces with 2 forks. Remove and discard thyme sprigs, bay leaves, and bacon slices. Stir ham into soup and return to simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with croutons and serve.
For Croutons: Heat butter and oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. When butter has melted, add bread cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer croutons to paper towel-lined plate and season with salt to taste.
What I'd Do Different Next Time
I'm not a fan of super-hot, but I do like a bit of punch, especially to help offset the sweetness of the peas and carrots. I like adding a couple drops of hot sauce to my pea soup.