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=~~Split Pea Soup~~ Ingredients=

=Ingredients=

'''2''' ~~tablespoons~~ unsalted butter

'''<big>2</big>''' Tablespoons unsalted butter '''<big>1</big>''' large onion, chopped fine Salt and Pepper '''<big>2</big>''' garlic cloves, minced '''<big>7</big>''' cups water '''<big>1</big>''' pound ham steak, rind removed, cut into quarters '''<big>1</big>''' pound ('''21/4''' cups) green split peas, picked over and rinsed '''<big>3</big>''' slices thick-cut bacon '''<big>2</big>''' sprigs fresh thyme '''<big>2</big>''' bay leaves '''<big>2</big>''' carrots, peeled and cut into '''1/2''' inch pieces '''<big>1</big>''' celery rib, cut into '''1/2''' inch pieces '''<big>1</big>''' recipe Buttery Croutons (recipe follows)

'''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 '''1/2''' inch pieces

'''1''' celery rib, cut into '''1/2''' inch pieces

'''1''' recipe Buttery Croutons (recipe follows)

=~~Soup~~ Instructions=

=Instructions=

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

'''Melt''' butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. '''Add''' onion and 1/2 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.

'''Add''' onion and 1/2 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.

=Buttery Croutons Ingredients=

'''3''' ~~tablespoons~~ unsalted butter

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

'''1''' ~~tablespoon~~ olive oil

'''3''' slices hearty white sandwich bread, cut into '''1/2''' inch pieces

Salt

=Croutons Instructions=

'''Heat''' butter and oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat.

'''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.

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.

[[Category:Dinner]]

[[Category:Soup]]

[[Category:Main Dish]]

[[Category:Pork]]

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-=Split Pea Soup Ingredients=
+=Ingredients=
-'''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 (2¼ 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>
-=Soup 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=
-'''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=
-'''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=
 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.
+[[Category:Dinner]]
+[[Category:Soup]]
+[[Category:Main Dish]]
+[[Category:Pork]]