Pease Porridge
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meats | Soups | 8 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 3 | c | Split Peas, diced |
| Water | ||
| 1 | Ham Bone or Pork Knuckle | |
| 1 | Onion, chopped | |
| 1 | Turnip, scraped and diced | |
| 1 | Potato, peeled and diced | |
| 2 | Stalks Celery w/ leaves | |
| diced | ||
| 2 | Sprigs Summer Savory or | |
| Thyme | ||
| 2 | Sprigs Marjoram | |
| 1 | T | Sea Kelp, OR Salt to taste |
| Water to cover |
INSTRUCTIONS
Rinse and pick over peas. Cover w/ water and leave to soak overnight. Next morning, drain, add remaining ingred., and bring to boil. Cover pot, turn down heat, and simmer for about 2 hrs. stirring occasionally. When peas are tender, remove ham bone or knuckle, cut meat from bone, and return to pot. Take out herb sprigs. Puree if desired, reheat, and serve in individual bowls, each topped with a small pat of butter. Serves 8. Source: Colonial Cookbook, updated as researched from The Old Farmer's Almanac 1792.
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 83
Calories From Fat: 2
Total Fat: <1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 66.8mg
Potassium: 323.5mg
Carbohydrates: 16.8g
Fiber: 3.8g
Sugar: 3.7g
Protein: 3.8g