Home Style Split Pea Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 smoked ham hocks (1 1/2 to 2 lbs.) or possibly 1 meaty ham bone
• 3 leeks, thinly sliced or possibly 1 med. onion, slivered
• 2 med. carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced, leaves included
• 1 pound yellow or possibly green split peas, rinsed and liquid removed
• 2 quarts. water
• 2 teaspoon dry tarragon leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon each grnd nutmeg and white pepper
• 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp. cider vinegar
• Lowfat sour cream or possibly plain yogurt

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