Chef Bill Cooks 2008 02 10 Split Pea Soup with Ham

and croûtons. I had help, barely, from Eric. and I get to freeze the leftovers.

the pea soup recipe ... as built 2008 02 10
... take a pound of split peas, rinsed, boiled for two hours in a half pot of water. Didn't measure the water. Should have.

I diced a pound of carrots, three medium-large onions and a bunch of celery. These went into another pot with a half can of chicken broth over high heat to "sweat" them.

I diced a pound slab of ham into half inch or larger cubes and browned them in the large fry pan. This and a tablespoon of minced garlic went into the vegetables, as did the peas and pea water. Simmered this for about another hour or two.

For the croûtons, I sliced a sourdough baguette into thin slices, then cut those slices in half. I tossed these large bread chunks with olive oil and mince garlic, then baked them at 350 for about 15 or 20 minutes. After baking, I tossed them with some grated Parmesan cheese.

This made two bowls for now and three or four quart freezer zip lock bags for later.

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[PeggyD64]

nice video. soup looks great. the only thing that I would change is the size of the carrots... cut a little too thick. but otherwise. good video. nice kitchen, nice house. Question: where is "here" in it is very cold "here"? thanks for sharing. the croutons looked scrumptious!!!!

[wildbill1911A1]

@PeggyD64 Thanks, Peggy.  "Here" in that video is Mundelein, IL. I now live in Alexandria, VA. Thanks for watching.

[lillilmike]

Very delicious

[wildbill1911A1]

Thanks. Yes, it was.

[gargars]

Sounds yummy especially when it's cold out like now... not that California ever gets your kind of cold - brrrrr! Love split pea soup so am going to try making my own tonight - thanks for showing how to do it... and very unique and fun video style!

[wildbill1911A1]

Thanks.  Stick around. Lots more videos to come ... same peculiar style.

[goombahboy]

Soup looked delicious.

[tjw604]

thanks for the hints i am cooking split pea soup at the moment but I forgot to fry all the stuff first! Oh well hope it still tastes ok.

[spenseravery]

very good Sir, Thanx

[wildbill1911A1]

Thanks!