Purée of Split Pea Soup

Procedure

1. Cut the salt pork into fine dice or pass through a grinder.
2. Cook the salt pork slowly in a heavy saucepot to render the fat. Do not brown the pork.
3. Add the mirepoix and sweat in the fat until the vegetables are slightly softened.
4. Add the ham stock and ham bone. Bring to a boil.
5. Rinse the split peas under cold wa