Title: Split Pea Soup with Ham
Categories: Soup Pressure
Yield: 6 Servings

PRESSURE COOKER COOKBOOK
1	lb	Dried split green peas
1/4	c	Olive oil
1	lg	Onion; diced
2	ts	Garlic; minced or crushed
1		Ham bone; OR
4	sl	Smoked bacon; cut into 1/2" pieces
5	c	Chicken broth
1	tb	Lemon juice
2	tb	Bouquet garni in cheesecloth
1		Bay leaf
1/2	c	Carrot; diced
1	md	Potato; diced
1	ts	Sea salt
1/2	ts	White pepper
1/2	c	Smoked ham; diced
BOUQUET GARNI
3		Bay leaves; crumbled
1/4	c	Dried parsley
2	tb	Dried thyme
2	tb	Dried marjoram

Place peas in bowl. Add enough water to measure 2" above peas. Soak 6 hrs. Drain peas.

In pressure cooker, heat oil. Add onion and garlic and saute in hot oil 3 mins. Add ham bone (if using bacon, cook 3 mins.), broth, lemon juice, bouquet garni, and bay leaf. Secure lid. Over high heat, develop steam to high pressure. Reduce heat to maintain pressure and cook 15 mins. Release pressure accdg. to manufacturer's directions. Remove lid. Add carrot, potato, peas, salt, and pepper. Secure lid. Over high heat, develop steam to high pressure. Reduce heat to maintain pressure and cook 8 mins. Release pressure accdg. to manufacturer's directions. Remove lid. Remove bouquet garni bag. Stir soup with a wooden spoon. Add ham pieces and mix well. Using slotted spoon or lg. tongs, remove ham bone. Serve hot. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Author - Toula Patsalis

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