Split Pea Soup

By Suzette

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 C. Dried Split Peas
• 8 C. Cold Water
• 1 1/2 # ham bone
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 3 stalk celery, chopped
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 red potatoes, diced

Preparation

Step 1

In large stock pot cover pease with 8 c. water and soak overnight. Or for faster method, simmer peas gently for 2 minutes and then soak for one hour. Add ham bone, onion, salt & pepper. Cover & bring to a boil then simmer 1 1/2 hour stirring occasionaly. Remove bone, add vegetables. Cook slowly uncovered 30 minutes or until tender. Serve.