Old-fashioned pea soup

12 Portions

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ pounds Whole green peas
½ pounds Split green peas
1 Smoked ham shank, uncooked
1 medium Onion, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Soak whole green peas overnight in a four quart kettle filled with water.

In the morning add split peas and remaining ingredients. Boil slowly for about 4 hours. Remove ham shank and serve soup without straining.

Source: The New Ford Treasury of FAVORITE RECIPES from Famous Restaurants Compiled and tested by Nancy Kennedy, Women's Editor, Ford Times - 1964

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