Looking for a split pea and ham soup recipe

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I got a leftover ham bone from Christmas dinner and wondered if anyone had a recipe for soup.

Mike

[Smokin Soon]

Dried Split Pea Dip

appetizers, dips

1  onion; chopped
3 tablespoon oil
3 1/2 cup water
8 oz green split peas
1/4 cup finely chopped green chiles
2  garlic cloves; minced
1  lemon; juiced
2  tomatoes; peeled, seeded  and chopp
2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1  chinese chili oil
1  salt
6  pita breads (6-inch)

Saute the onion in 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 1-1/2 to 2 quart saucepan
until tender but not browned.  Stir in the water and split peas and bring
to a boil. Boil 2 minutes, remove from heat, cover, and let stand 30
minutes.

Return the pan to the heat and bring to a boil.  Cover, reduce heat, and
simmer about 20 minutes, or until peas are tender.  Cool slightly, drain
peas; reserve any liquid.  Puree peas in a food processor or blender,
adding enough reserved liquid to reach desired consistency.

Place the pureed peas in a bowl and stir in the chiles, garlic, lemon
juice, tomatoes, cilantro, cumin, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil.  Season
mixutre to taste with a few drops chili oil and salt.  Cover and chill
well.

Split pita rounds nad cut each half into 6 to 8 wedges.  Place on baking
sheet and bake at 350 F for 5 to 10 minutes or just until crisp and wedges
are light brown.

Place the dip in a serving bowl, with the crisp pita bread wedges for
dipping.

Makes about 3 cups.

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Split pea soup

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Thanks Guys
Mike

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I realize I am joining this a little late but you could follow any of those recipes given and add some tasso to the soup.  It really kicks it up.  We made some tasso last winter and put it in various dishes, and pea soup was one of them.