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SPLIT PEA SOUP

Source of Recipe

Aunt Saunny


List of Ingredients

1 pound dried split peas
8 cups water
1 small onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 ribs celery chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbs. granulated chicken bouillon
1 tsp. hot sauce
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. sugar
1 Tbs. lemon juice
1 ham bone
1 cup chopped baked ham
Salt and pepper to taste




Recipe

Place split peas in a bowl and cover with cold water. Allow to sit for 1 - 2 hours. Drain water from peas and place peas in a Dutch oven. Place 8 cups of water over peas. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 - 2 hours or until
peas and vegetables are tender. Serve warm in individual bowls; top with grated cheese.