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Ingredients:
8 c. water
1 lb. (2 1/4 c.) dried split peas
2 lbs. smoked ham
1 med. (1/2 c.) onion, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 med. (1 c.) carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 med. (1 c.) stalks celery, cut into
1/2 inch pieces
Direction:
Heat water and peas to boiling
in Dutch oven; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let
stand one hour. Stir ham, onion, salt, and pepper into peas.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer until peas are
tender, about one hour. Skim fat if necessary. Remove ham,
trim fat and bone from ham. Cut ham into 1/2 inch pieces
(about 4 cups). Stir ham, carrots, and celery into soup. Heat
to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer until vegetables are
tender, about 45 minutes. Makes 8 servings, about 1 1/2 cups
each.
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