Nebraska Barnraising Split Pea Soup features seasoning and a carrot vegetable mixture that complement the finest green split peas. Bacon or ham are popular additions to this classic thick split pea soup. Add a dash of sherry, if desired!
 
Certified Gluten Free
 
Ingredients:
Split Pea, Carrot, Onion, Celery, Leek, Parsley, Thyme, Basil, Bay leaf
 
What you need:
	
8 oz. sliced bacon (or meaty ham bone)
	
6 cups chicken broth (48 oz.) (if prepared ahead, 1-2 cups additional broth needed since soup will thicken)
	
¼ cup sherry, optional
 
Cooking Instructions:
	
Pick through the split peas. Remove discolored, shriveled split peas and any foreign material. Rinse well.
	
Cut bacon into ½ inch pieces and sauté for 10 minutes in a 4 quart pot until nearly crisp (or place meaty ham bone in 4 quart pot).
	
Stir in contents of soup mix vegetable packet, split peas and broth to the pot.
	
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered 2.5 hours; stir occasionally.
	
Just before serving add sherry, if desired. Salt and pepper to taste.