Homemade Dutch Pea Soup

Since my dad is Dutch, I grew up eating really yummy homemade pea soup. When I moved out of my parent’s house, I, of course, took the recipe with me. Normally, I’ll make the soup and then freeze all the leftovers, so we can eat it again for a couple more dinners.

Begin about 3 1/2 hours before dinner

10 cups broth or water, plus 1 cup at the end
2 packages green split peas (12 oz. each)
1 bunch of leeks (3 or 4) – I usually chop the bulb part in my food processor
3 carrots – I use mini carrots chopped in my food processor – I just guesstimate how many
2 potatoes, chopped
1 tsp. celery salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. Mrs. Dash
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 package Knorr leek soup mix
1 pkg ham chunks (if desired)

Place peas and 10 cups fo water in large pot. Cover and simmer on med-low for 1 1/2 hours. Add leek, potatoes, carrots, and spices. Cook covered for 2 more hours. Dissolve leek soup mix in 1 cup cold water. Add to soup, along with the ham chunks (if desired). Simmer for 10 more minutes. Serve!

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