Split Pea Soup

By msklein

Ingredients

• 1-2 lbs. beef stew meat, trimmed of fat
• 4 quarts water
• 1 pkg. dried split peas
• 1/2 cup quick cook barley
• 5 carrots, sliced
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• Parsley flakes
• Salt & pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Add meat to cold water; boil, skim; add split peas and barley; simmer 1 hour. Add cut vegetables and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and simmer 2 hours, skim fat occasionally.