King's Crown wrote:
> "Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
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>> King's Crown said...
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>>> Smells so good! We've had a blustery day today and it seems fitting.
>>> I do have a question do any of you put potato in your soup?
>>>
>>> Lynne
>>>
>>> Split Pea Soup
>>> 6 to 8 servings
>>>
>>> 2 1/4 cups dried split peas
>>> 2 quarts cold water
>>> 1 pound of ham shanks
>>> 1 onions, diced
>>> 1/4 tsp dried marjoram
>>> 1/4 tsp dried thyme
>>> 1 bay leaf
>>> 2 stalks celery, chopped
>>> 2 carrots, chopped
>>>
>>> In a large stock pot combine everything and simmer for 2 to 3 hours
>>> until peas are soft. Remove ham shanks; cut off meat, dice and return
>>> meat to soup. Run soup without the ham through a food mill if you
>>> want a perfectly smooth soup. Then add the diced meat. I don't do it
>>> as the peas take care of themselves and I like bits of vegetables in
>>> my soup.
>>>
>> I use bacon instead of the ham shank. Still, you've got a winner!!!
>>
>> My FAVORITE soup!
>>
>> Andy
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> I use to use ham hocks, but fell in love with ham shanks some years ago. I
> agree bacon would be really good too.
>
> Lynne
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Round here we use bacon bones, but I gather that they are virtually
unheard of in the USA.

I use celery and carrot, but never potato. I like to puree the result
completely, but that's all a matter of taste.

Christine