quick answer? ribs and pea soup

[feelingfedupandold]

found this recipe
uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/646680

and i have a really tiny bacon rib thing, (ITS just for me) i have either yellow split peas or tins of marrow fat peas, onions, - can i do this?

actually 2 tins mushy peas, not marrow fat
gonna go for it
got no leeks or celery either
any ideas? got cabbage (sweetheart) peas, carrots, spring onion

You'll definitely get some kind of soup. Onions can sub for leeks as they are a similar flavour. Don't think cabbage would sub for celery. Best to leave it out all togeter

I grew up on pea and ham soup. We never put celery in it.

well i did it.
i didnt put celery or cabbage in.
2 tins mushy peas, onion, ribs cooked, pork stock cube, extra water, pepper
(i whizzed up the rib and carrot - big bits after taking bone out of ribs)
and added back to pan - curr3ntly well nic3
B~UT
no where near as nice me old mums version - wish i knew how it was done!
any great recipes?
i know it was a long cooking time - just never got the recipe while she was alive!

Good pea and ham requires a really tasty., preferably smoked, ham hock on the bone if you can get it. Soak 6 - 8 oz dried peas overnight and drain. 'Sweat' onions, celery, leeks and carrots in a little butter for 10 mins on a low heat. Now add the ham, 2+ pints unsalted stock/water and drained peas. Cook slowly for about 2 hours or until the peas are really soft. Add more water if it looks too thick. Stir in lots of chopped parsley at the end. I think it's best left chunky personally.