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Split pea soup is one of those wonderful hearty soups of winter. Made with dried “split” peas, and cooked up with a flavorful, smokey ham hock, it’s warm, filling, and satisfying. This split pea soup recipe is based on one written by Julia Child years ago for a Parade Magazine article. It’s a shortened version of the split pea soup recipe in her book, The Way to Cook. Loose instructions for that version are provided at the end of the recipe. Print Options Split Pea Soup Recipe Print Options * Print (no photos) * Print (with photos) Ingredients * 1 1/2 cups green split peas * 1 large onion, peeled and chopped * 2 celery stalks, chopped * 1 large leek, chopped * 1 large clove of garlic, halved * 1 herb bouquet* * 1 or 2 well-rinsed ham hocks * Salt and Pepper * Optional garnish – small toasted croutons *Herb Bouquet: Tie 3 cloves garlic, 4 allspice berries, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon thyme, 8 sprigs parsley in washed cheesecloth. Method 1 Pick over the peas and remove any stones. Wash and
