This amped up version of split pea soup gets a flavor boost from our Chipotle Morita Chiles. The smoky, spicy flavor of the chipotle is a natural fit with the meaty flavor of the ham bone and mildly sweet yellow split peas.
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients
Makes 12 servings
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12 Cups Chicken Stock
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1 Pound Yellow Split Peas
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1 Large Ham Bone
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2 Medium Carrots, peeled and diced
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1 Large Sweet Onion, stuck with 4 cloves
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2 Stalks Celery, diced
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1 Teaspoon Fresh Dill, chopped
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1 Lemon, sliced into 12 wedges
Directions
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Combine stock, split peas, ham bone, carrots, onion, celery, chipotle chile and dill in heavy stock pot. Bring to a simmer and cook until ham is cooked through, about 1 hour.
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Remove from heat and discard ham bone, chile and onion. Season to taste with sea salt and serve with lemon wedges to squeeze over.