As I live and breathe

My Split Pea Soup

1 Bag Split Peas
1/2 cube butter
1/2 cup 1/2 & 1/2 or heavy cream
8 cups water... plus 4 more later
1 carrot diced small
1 large shallot or 1/2 yellow onion diced small
1 cup of smoked ham cubed small
salt and pepper to taste


In a large pot add 8 cups of water, Split Peas, carrot, onion and ham, and salt and pepper.
Bring to boil then cover and let simmer 30 minutes until peas are tender.

Remove 1/2 of soup (mostly peas) and blend until smooth and creamy (I use an immersion blender). This will give the soup a creamy texture. Then pour back in pot and add butter and heavy cream, and the rest of the water (4 cups) Return and let simmer about 10 minutes until flavors blend. Salt and Pepper to taste before serving.

Serve in bowls with dollop of sour cream.