Ingredients
Instructions
- Boil ham hocks in water for at least 2 hours.
- Remove fat and bones and return meat to the pot.
- Add split green and yellow peas and tarragon.
- Simmer slowly for about 3 hours.
- Add carrots and cook another hour.
- Season with pepper and add salt to taste if necessary.
- Cook until peas are mushy and thick stirring to make sure they don't stick.
- Serve with individual beef pie.
- Can be thinned with water for a less solid soup and served with savory herb muffins or cheese scones.