Split Pea & Ham Soup

Added By: The Franta Family

Split Pea & Ham Soup

• 1 lb pkg split peas
• 1 med onion chopped
• 8 c hot water
• 2/3 c chopped celery
• ½ c shredded carrot
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1-2 lbs ham bones & meat
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Sort & wash peas in a colander under cold running water.
2. Combine all ingredients.  Heat to boiling, reduce heat, cover & simmer for 1 ¼ hours or till peas are very soft.  
3. Remove bones and cut ham into bite size pieces.
4. Put soup thru coarse strainer, return ham to pot, reheat & serve.  Serve 6-8.