Split Pea Soup

By urbcindy

Ingredients

• 1 lb (2 cups) dry split peas
• 1 1/2 quarts water
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• 1 carrot diced
• 1 small potato - cubed
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 8 - 10 oz ham portions
• 3 qts water
• salt
• pepper
• 12 oz can evaporated (skim )milk
• 2 T cornstarch

Preparation

Step 1

1. Soak peas in 1 1/2 qts water overnight; drain
2. Add remaining ingredients; simmer on stove 4 - 5 hours
3 Combine milk and cornstarch; add to soup and cook until thickened;season with salt and pepper as desired.