Growing up in Chicago, I recall my family serving green split pea soup with ham hocks ... Send questions to: "On Nutrition," Ed Blonz, c/o Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas ...

Are dried split peas the same as green peas? Dried split peas and green peas are actually the same thing! Split peas are green peas that have been peeled and dried. Do split peas need to be soaked ...