Disney Split Pea And Ham Soup

Disney Split Pea And Ham Soup

1 lb Dried green split peas
5 c Chicken broth
5 c Water
1 Meaty ham bone OR 2 smoked
-ham hocks
2 Ribs celery, diced
3 tb Parsley, chpd
1/2 ts Tarragon leaves
1 c Carrots, diced
1 c Onion, diced
1 Leek, white only, sliced
2 tb Dry sherry
1/2 ts Pepper

Garden Gallery, The Disney Inn

Soak and rinse peas 20 mins. In 6 qt
pot, combine water, broth and peas; bring to boil. Add ham bone,
carrots, celery, leek, tarragon and 1T parsley. Reduce heat to med
low; simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, 1 hr. Remove
from heat. Remove meat from bone; shred. Remove excess fat and return
meat to pot. Add sherry, pepper and remaining 2T parsley. Heat.