Mum's Pea And Ham Soup

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This is a soup my mum made after every christmas using the ham bone. It is true comfort food. Since it is summer in australia at that time, i have frozen it in preparation for autumn/winter.

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Steps

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Cover peas with plenty of water and soak overnight.

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Drain well.

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Place bone , and additional ham , with onions and bay leaves , soaked peas in a 5l slow cooker.

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Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Cover with sufficient water.

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Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

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Stir occasionally if you like but it is not necessary.

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Add vinegar to taste.

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Serve with freshly baked bread and a garnish of chopped parsley.

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You may need to dilute the soup after cooking depending on the size of your slow cooker.

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Ingredients

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ham bone, yellow split peas, split peas, onions, bay leaves, salt & pepper, white wine vinegar, parsley