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Meaty Split Pea Soup

Source of Recipe

Marsha (EDC)


Recipe Introduction

Freezes well.

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List of Ingredients

1 pound ground pork, pork sausage (I use ham or an extra meaty ham bone)
6 cups water
2 cups dry green or yellow split peas
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 t. salt
1 t. dried marjoram, crushed
1/4 t. pepper


Recipe

In a large saucepan cook ground pork or sausage till browned. Drain, reserving 2 T. fat in pan. Add water.

Rinse split peas; add to meat mixture. Stir in potatoes, onion, celery, salt, marjoram, and pepper. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes or till split peas are tender.

To make in crock-pot: Transfer meat to crock-pot. Stir in water, peas, potatoes, onion, celery, salt, marjoram, and pepper. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 10 to 12 hours.