SOUP RECIPE WITH HAM BONE RECIPES

Steps:

• Sort peas and rinse with cold water. Place peas in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until peas are softened. Drain and rinse peas, discarding liquid., Return peas to Dutch oven. Add 2-1/2 qts. water, ham bone, onion, salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally., Remove the ham bone; when cool enough to handle, remove meat from bone. Discard bone; dice meat and return to soup. Add carrot and celery. Simmer, uncovered, for 45-60 minutes or until soup reaches desired thickness and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Steps:

• Place the leftover ham bone in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Add the water to partially cover the ham bone. Stir in the thyme, garlic powder, seasoned salt and tomatoes. Cook on medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 1 hour. Remove hambone, chop up remaining meat, discard fat and reserve on a plate. Add carrots to broth. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until carrots are tender. Add reserved ham, beans and vegetables. Simmer for 10 minutes until vegetables are cooked then season with salt and pepper to taste.