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4 servings
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups dried split peas8 cups water1 ham bone1/2 cup chopped shallots1/2 cup chopped carrots fresh celery leaves1 bay leaf1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
Instructions:
Place split peas, water, ham bone, shallots, carrots, celery leaves, bay leaf, salt, garlic and pepper into a large pot. Heat to almost boiling. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours or until the peas are tender. Remove the ham bone and the bay leaf.Dice the meat from the ham bone and set aside.Cut the cream cheese into cubes. Process cream cheese with the soup in small batches in a blender or food processor.Add ham, and reheat. Taste, and adjust seasonings as necessary.
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