Mrs. Patmore's London Particular

Name: Mrs. Patmore's London Particular
Yield: Yields 46 servings
Ingredients: 1 smoked ham hock, soaked overnight in cold water; 1 large onion, peeled and halved; 2 celery sticks, chopped; 4 peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 handful parsley; 1 pound green split peas, soaked overnight; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 medium carrot, chopped; 6 cups ham stock from above ham; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; Leftover boiled ham

By Emily Ansara Baines

September 24, 2012

The thick fogs that engulfed London until the mid to late 1950s for which this soup is named would not be unknown to the Crawley family. Matthew, a London native, would especially enjoy this hearty ham and pea soup, as it would remind him of his childhood home.

Etiquette Lessons

Each great house—Downton Abbey included—was expected to throw at least one great garden party a year, preferably in August or September. Invitations were sent by the hostess weeks in advance, with the promise of tennis, croquet, or other amusements. If there was to be dancing at night, it was either done in a tent or under the moonlight on the lawn, perhaps illuminated by Chinese lanterns.

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