Ingredients
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1 onion, diced
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1 meaty ham bone
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1 lb dried split peas
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2 carrots, diced
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2 celery ribs, diced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 bay leaf
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4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon dried tarragon
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4 cups low-fat chicken broth
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4 cups water
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salt & pepper
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1 leek, 3-inch of green left on, root trimed
Instructions
- Trim fat off the ham bone.
- Rinse and picker over peas.
- Heat oil over med-low heat. Add veggies and saute until wilted (10-12 mins).
- Add peas and cook for 1 minute.
- Add remaining ingredients except salt & pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until peas are cooked.
- Remove bone, bay leaf and thyme (if fresh).
- Shred meat, and return it to the pot, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Times are approximate.