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Find the Instant Pot split pea soup recipe here. Split pea soup needs to taste like it was simmering for hours in a concentrated ham atmosphere, something biologists would take samples of back to the ...

Are you still eating that Easter ham? Maybe you froze part of it to be used later. For me, the best thing about leftover ham is a classic split pea soup. This one couldn’t be easier, but the addition ...

Whether you’re craving comfort or just need a simple meal after a long day, a hearty soup usually hits the spot. Split pea soup is a classic for a reason, and this version from the Institute of ...

My parents were first-generation Italians. Even though they both spoke Italian, regretfully they never taught us the language. They were proud to be Americans, and instead of going full Italian, we ...

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Begin by heating the butter in a large saucepan, add the carrots, onions and celery and cook for five minutes or until the onion turns translucent. Add the water, ham hocks and bay leaves, bring to ...

Smoked Ham Split Pea Soup is a great way to use up any leftover smoked ham. Plus, when you drop the ham bone in to boil down the flavor added is terrific! Finding ways to use up leftover smoked meat ...

Start off by placing the split peas into a colander. Then wash them well under cool running water and sort through them removing anything that's not a 'split pea.' Now transfer them to a large glass ...

My Grandma used to make the best pea and ham soup. After she died I managed to get a copy of her recipe and found out the main ingredients were bacon bits and stock cubes. I knew I had the wrong ...