Split Pea and Ham Soup: Difference between revisions
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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 | '''2''' carrots, peeled and cut into '''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>2</sub>''' inch pieces<br> | ||
1 celery rib, cut into | '''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 | 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] | ||