- 2 1/2 cups dried split peas
- 8 cups water
- 1 ham bone
- 1/2 cup chopped shallots
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- fresh celery leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- Place split peas, water, ham bone, shallots, carrots, celery leaves, bay leaf, salt, garlic and pepper into a large pot. Heat to almost boiling. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours or until the peas are tender. Remove the ham bone and the bay leaf. Dice the meat from the ham bone and set aside.
- Cut the cream cheese into cubes. Process cream cheese with the soup in small batches in a blender or food processor.
- Add ham, and reheat. Taste, and adjust seasonings as necessary.
04/09/2018
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Creamy Pea Soup, recipe
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455 calories