Split Pea Soup

By cathy_a

Ingredients

• Split Pea Soup
• 1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried split peas
• 2 cups diced lean ham
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 carrots, peeled & sliced (omit in Phase 1)
• 2 stalks of celery, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 6 cups water

Preparation

Step 1

Saute onion, garlic, carrots, celery & ham in olive oil. Add bay leaf, and split peas then add water. Bring to boil and simmer about 1 hour.