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                            SPLIT PEA SOUP #2

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   8       c            Water
   2 1/4   c            Split peas, dried (1 lb)
   1       md           Onion
   1       t            Salt
     1/4   ts           Pepper
   2                    Carrots, chopped
   2                    Celery, chopped
   1       lb           boneless smoked ham
  
  Heat water and peas to boiling.  Boil for 2 minutes,
  then remove from heat and cover.  Let sit for 1 hour.
  
  Add ham (whole), onion, salt and pepper.  Cover and
  simmer until peas are tender, about 1 hour.
  
  Remove ham and trim meat from bone.  (I usually use 1
  lb boneless smoked ham) Cut ham to 1/2 inch pieces.
  Stir ham, carrots, and celery into soup. Cover and
  simmer until veggies are tender, about 45 minutes.
  
  Like I said, it freezes well and is a very convenient
  side to a sandwich or whatever.
  
  From an Old Betty Crocker cookbook. From:
  Taylorn@kenyon.Edu
 


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