Slow Cooking Split Pea Soup
This comfort food will become a staple in your family.
6 med Carrots; sliced
1 med Onion; chopped
1 Ham bone; cracked
1 1/2 quart Water
1 cup dried Split peas
1 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Pepper
2 Egg yolks; slightly beaten
1 tablespoon Sugar
1 cup Milk
This recipe uses a 5 qt. crock-pot. For a smaller pot, half the recipe but use the same slow cooking times. Combine veggies, ham bone, water and seasonings in slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hrs., then on LOW for 3 to 4 hrs OR on LOW for 9-10 hrs. Remove ham bone. Prepare and add egg yolks by vigorously stirring some hot soup into the slightly beaten yolks with the Milk and sugar added. Blend into the soup and cook on HIGH until thoroughly heated (about 20 min.) Serve with hot crusty bread or croutons.
YIELD: 8 servings
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