Time 1h45m Yield 12 servings (3 quarts). Number Of Ingredients 14 Steps:
In a Dutch oven, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until peas and vegetables are tender.
Time 2h10m Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts). Number Of Ingredients 12 Steps:
In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Brown beef on all sides; drain. Stir in broth, water, barley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Add carrots, celery, onion and parsley; cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, 30-40 minutes. Stir in peas; heat through.
Time 2h Yield 10 to 12 servings Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps:
Dice bacon into 1/4-inch cubes. Place in a heavy 6-quart pot over medium-low heat. Cook until fat is rendered and translucent. Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic. Cook until onion and garlic are soft and translucent. Season with salt and pepper. Add split peas, stir to coat with fat, and add bay leaves and 2 quarts stock. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat so soup simmers. Skim foam that rises to the surface for about 10 minutes, until no more appears. Add thyme leaves. Simmer uncovered about 1 hour or longer, until peas are soft and starting to fall apart. Add more stock, as needed. Remove soup from heat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Purée soup in a food processor in several batches, short of perfect smoothness; you should be able to spoon up some texture. Reheat soup, skimming off any foam. Stir from the bottom to mix well, then ladle into bowls and serve.
Time 10h30m Yield 6 Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps:
In a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight. If you need a faster method, simmer the peas gently for 2 minutes, and then soak for l hour. Once peas are soaked, add ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and marjoram. Cover, bring to boil and then simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove bone; cut off meat, dice and return meat to soup. Add celery, carrots and potatoes. Cook slowly, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Time 1h30m Yield 4-6 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 13 Steps:
Heat olive oil in large soup pot over medium heat. Add onions, then add pepper, salt, pepper sauce and stir twice. Saute over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add rinsed split peas,barley,chopped carrots, garlic, bay leaves and saute another 2 minutes, stirring several times. Add chicken broth and the chopped ham or smoked turkey sausage. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, remove bay leaves,add milk or half and half and stir. Enjoy with warm, crusty bread.
Time 6h10m Yield 12 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 15 Steps:
Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours. Remove ham bone and cut meat into bite sized pieces. Return to soup, discarding bone. Discard bay leaves.
