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Ingredients.

Peasant Soup
Source: Detroit News

4 cups water
1 small smoked ham hock
1 cup split peas or lentils, soaked several hours
1/2 cup finely grated carrot
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 sprig parsley, cut fine
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon thyme
Salt and pepper to taste





Saute the carrots, celery and onion until slightly softened. Add the water, split peas, ham hock, herbs and seasonings, cover partially and cook for about an hour on gentle simmer. Remove ham hock, skin and dice and return to pot.