PEA SOUP
Ingredients
- 1 pkg ham hocks smoked
- 1 ham bone smoked, left over, with some ham
- 8 qts water
- 2 qts chicken broth
- 1 1/2 lbs carrots grated on cone #3
- 2 lb split peas
- 3 large onions chopped small
- 5 lbs potatoes grated on cone #3
- 3 bay leaves
- bratwurst (optional) cut in slices and then quartered
Instructions
- In large 16 quart stock pot, add water, chicken broth, ham hocks, ham bone and 3 bay leaves. Cook for several hours or until meat falls off the bones.
- Remove ham bone and ham hocks from pot and cut all the meat into small pieces. Remove bay leaves
- Place a diffuser under pot to prevent burning. stir occasionally, bring to a boil, then simmer 5 hours or until peas and potatoes are devolved and tiny bits of carrot are left.
- A half hour before serving, add bratwurst if using. When bratwurst is cooked, the soup is ready. Enjoy with fresh Brochen!
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