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Try easy HEARTY SPLIT PEA SOUP! Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 celery rib, sliiced 2 medium potatoes, diced 2 carrots, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon oregano 1?2 - 1 teaspoon pepper 1 bay leaf 1 2 smoked pork shanks or 2 smoked turkey wings 1 (16 ounce) package dried split peas salt & pepper hot sauce (optional) 1?4 cup sherry wine 1?2 - 1 cup garlic herbed croutons 1?4 cup crumbled cooked bacon DIRECTIONS In a large pot heat oil add onions, celery, carrots, potatoes and carrot saute for 5 minutes add garlic, oregano, bay leaf, salt, pepper & ham bone stir 1 minute. Add peas and cover with enough water to completely submerge all ingredients by a couple inches. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 3-4 hours, until thickened be sure to stir throughout the cooking. The longer you cook it the thicker it gets. Go ahead a sneak a