*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Split Pea Soup

Recipe By     : Jeff
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soup

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  16      ounces        split peas
   3      quarts        water
   1      small         ham shank or 4 ham hocks
   1      large         onion -- chopped
   2                    chicken bouillon cubes
     1/2  teaspoon      garlic powder
     1/2  teaspoon      oregano
   1                    bay leaf
   1      cup           chopped carrots
   1      cup           chopped celery
   4      medium        potatoes -- peeled and cubed

Combine peas, water, ham shank or hocks, onion, bouillon and seasonings.
Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.  Remove shank, trim meat from bone, and
return to pot.  Stir in carrots, celery and potatoes.  Cover and simmer 2-2
1/2 hours.

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