So I just made a monstrously large pot of split pea with ham soup because the weather is just screaming for it. Here’s my question — is the layer of clear liquid that rises to the top of the soup as it rests fat or... (7 replies, last updated by TorontoJo January 23, 2009)

Easter is coming up and ... two people and a ham ... that can be a year long commitment. So even though I don’t USUALLY cook, this is the time of year I make split pea soup. I know it is early for Easter, but the heirloom... (4 replies, last updated by twinmommy March 3, 2005)

So I have a hambone with a good amount of ham still clinging to it left over from a tree-trimming party, and I HATE split pea soup. What else can I do with my bounty? TIA! (20 replies, last updated by froddard December 14, 2006)

My sister gave me a ham bone and I want to make split pea soup. I can’t believe I never made it. I bought yellow split peas today, carrots, celery and onions. I would love a great recipe. Thanks. (19 replies, last updated by mcel215 December 31, 2008)

With all this cold weather, I’ve got a nasty craving for some good split pea (preferably without ham). Where are the favorites? I live in Brentwood, but will travel for taste! (7 replies, last updated by Hackenbush January 12, 2005)

I bought a nice looking ham hock for my split pea soup. I really prefer a meaty ham bone, but didn’t have one. The hock I bought was lovely to look at, but when it came to taking the meat off to add to the soup, there was... (12 replies, last updated by Pat Hammond October 4, 2005)

Wanting to use a really good quality ham bone that I have to make a soup I can freeze. I have never tried it, but I was going to give a split pea soup a try. Some questions: 1. How do you keep the colour from getting the colour of... (12 replies, last updated by itryalot October 15, 2008)

I just made split pea and ham soup , my first time to cook split peas . They would not cook up soft...even after an overnight soak with three changes of water , and four and a half hours of cooking , they were still hard ??? I... (13 replies, last updated by speyerer April 4, 2008)

I’ve always loved a variation of the old Magic Pan’s Potage St.Germaine’s recipe(6 servings): 1 1-lb meaty ham bone 5 cups homemade or low sodium chicken broth 1 lb dried split peas, rinsed and soaked according to... (7 replies, last updated by uptown jimmy January 2, 2007)

The best split pea soup I’ve made started with a bone and some of the ham clinging from a Honeybaked Ham. (Some stores will sell you the bones — they are not inexpensive because they still have some ham on them.) I... (30 replies, last updated by Phurstluv November 17, 2009)

I’ll recommend you throw a bouquet garni in as well. Those particular herbs go really well in split pea soup. There are lots of recipes for fresh pea soup, however they are usually not flavored with ham or bones. The reason (16 replies, last updated by heatherkay May 2, 2007)

from the harissa. Two of my dining companions ordered their signature "split pea seduction" soup, which was an overstatement. We all agreed that it was pretty bland, having much to do with the fact that it’s vegetarian, and... (3 replies, last updated by mchan02 July 25, 2007)

favorite glaze (or leave them dry). They are, without a doubt, the best hams I have ever had. I buy 2 a year – 1 for Thanksgiving & 1 for Christmas – and then I freeze the leftovers and keep the bone for making... (3 replies, last updated by Steph April 2, 2004)

I just put on a pot of split pea soup with ham, made with the usual green split peas, and found a bag of yellow split peas in my pantry that I got at a food show last spring. I was thinking they would be something exotic like red... (6 replies, last updated by petradish October 11, 2005)

bone was simmering. add a package of split peas (rinsed) and a can of cream of celery soup to the broth. Simmer till peas are soft. use a stick blender if you prefer a smooth soup. Return any ham pieces back to the soup, let heat... (5 replies, last updated by e.d. April 1, 2005)