My canadian pea soup

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Split peas
3 cups Water (cold)
2 pounds Smoked ham, shank or bone
3 quarts Water, boiling
1 Onion, chopped
Celery leaves
1 teaspoon Salt
2 Carrots, minced

Directions

Wash and sort peas; soak in cold water overnight. Drain and place in a large pot; add water, ham bone, onion, celery leaves, carrots, salt.

Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until peas are very tender, about 2 hours, adding more water if needed. Remove ham; chop and return to soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Also freezes well.

Enjoy.

Submitted By HELEN PEAGRAM On 04-18-95

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