Pea Soup


 

Kevin Taylor

TVWBB All-Star
Kevi's "Hold Your Heart" Pea Soup

4 Ham hocks, smoked or smoked shanks or other smoked bones
2 cup(s) Onion(s), chopped
1 cup Carrot(s), chopped
2 Garlic clove(s), minced
2 cup(s) Celery, chopped
2 tablespoon(s) Butter
1 1/2 cup(s) Green peas, dried
12 Whole black peppercorns
3 Parsley stalk(s)
1 Bay leaf(s)
2 tablespoon(s) Fines herbes
6 cup(s) Chicken stock
1 cup Evaporated milk

PREPARATION:
Brown ham bones and veggies in butter.
Slightly crush the peppercorns and add along with peas, herbs and stock.
Cover, bring to boil and simmer for 3 hours.
Remove ham bones, dice meat and set aside.
Force through food mill or sieve.
Reheat with reserved meat and evaporated milk, thin with additional stock if desired.
Salt and pepper to taste and then add some sherry just prior to serving.
 

 

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