*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Split Pea Soup

Recipe By     : TASTE OF HOME - FEB/MARCH 1996
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Dressings                        Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         green split peas
   2                    smoked ham hocks
   2      ribs          celery -- finely chopped
   1      medium        onion -- finely chopped
   1      medium        carrot -- finely chopped
   2                    chicken bouillon cube
   1      teaspoon      garlic powder
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/2  teaspoon      dried oregano
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
   8      cups          water -- 8-10 cups
   1                    bay leaf

In a large saucepan, combine all of the ingredients; bring  
to a boil. Reduce heat, leaving cover ajar, simmer for 3    
hours, stirring occasionally. Remove and discard bay leaf.  
Remove the ham hocks; when cool enough to handle, cut meat  
into bite-size pieces. Return meat to the soup and heat     
through.                                                    
Yield: 6-8 servings.                                        
                                                            






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