Note: If you do not use a ham bone and have only chunks of ham, just cook on low for 10 hrs and increase the amount of ham to about 3 cups. I use a 6 quart slow cooker and it is full when all the ...

Put the split peas in a sieve and rinse under cold water ... This soup is traditionally made with stock from a ham bone but this version uses a small gammon joint which is far easier to get ...

Put the split peas in a bowl with the ... Remove the ham hock, whole onion, bay and mace. Break up the ham hock, discarding the skin and bone and pull the meat into pieces. Add the mustard to ...

Cook the onion, stirring frequently, until it becomes colored a light gold, then add the strips of ham. Cook, stirring, for about minute. Add the frozen peas to the pan, and cook for 5 minutes at ...

The prep process is simple and, before you know it, those dried peas have softened into a smooth and heartwarming soup. Traditional split pea soup often uses ham for its smoked meat flavor ...