*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        New Orleans Split Pea Soup

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Meats

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6      slices        Bacon; chop, crisp -- drain
   4      tablespoons   Bacon drippings
   1      pound         Ham -- cube
   1      pound         Split green peas
   2      cups          Onions -- dice
   2                    Ribs celery -- chop
   3                    Carrots -- sm dice
  20      milliliters   Garlic -- mince
   2      quarts        Chicken stock
   2      teaspoons     Worcestershire sauce
     1/2  teaspoon      Black pepper
   1      pound         Pickled pork -- or
   2                    Ham hocks
                        Salt
                        Parsley -- garnish

In the bacon drippings, saute the ham, onions, celery carrots and garlic
 until they begin to wilt. In a Dutch oven, bring stock to a boil, add the pepper,
 Worcestershire, pickled pork, ham/onions, bacon and peas. Reduce heat and
 simmer for about 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Taste before adding salt
, because of all the smoky meats. If soup is too thick, add more stock or milk.

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