Ingredients

  • 1 lb. split peas, washed in cold water
  • 10 c. cold water
  • 2 large potatoes, cut fine
  • 6 to 8 stalks celery, cut fine
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 lb. ham hocks
  • 2 medium onions, cut fine
  • 2 Tbsp. McCormick soup greens
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 8 oz. cubed bacon
  • 2 oz. butter
  • 2 c. croutons
  • 1 can beef consomme
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp. Maggi sauce
  • 1 tsp. marjoram
  • 1 large acorn or other winter squash (to yield about 2 c. meat)
  • 1 c. fresh tomatoes, peeled and seeded or 1 c. canned or frozen (about 1/2 lb.; I used canned)
  • 2 Tbsp. pearl barley
  • 1 garlic clove, mashed or minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • pinch each: marjoram, thyme and allspice
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped scallion tops
  • 2 tsp. Pickapeppa sauce (or more, if desired)*
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 6 c. beef stock (I used instant beef granules or cubes)
  • salt (if desired) and black pepper to taste
  • 1/3 c. dry sherry, warmed
  • 1 slice lean bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley

Method

  • *Pickapeppa Sauce is available in most stores.
  • If it is not, substitute a dash or two of Tabasco sauce.