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Saturday, February 27, 2010

Oma Corrie's Dutch Pea Soup

2 bags green split peas
2 large onions diced
1 bunch leeks sliced(2 large or 3 small)
1 bag baby carrots
i bunch celery chopped
1 ham hock
1 ham steak diced
1 kielbasa

Put split peas in a pot with 10 cups of water - add ham hock and vegtables and bring to a boil - skim and lower flame to a simmer - simmer for about 2 hours or until split peas are soft.

Using an emulsion blender puree until smooth - or you can use a blender.

Add diced hame steak and thinly sliced kielbasa and summer for about another 1/2 hour stirring frequently - season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy.