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Split Green Pea Soup with Ham




List of Ingredients



• 1 ham bone
  
• 8 cups water
  
• 1 package (1 lb) dried split green peas
  
• 4 medium carrots, pared and diced
  
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  
• 1 bay leaf
  
• Salt and pepper to taste
  
• Water, milk or tomato juice to thin soup if necessary
  






Instructions



1. Combine all ingredients in a large kettle. Cover and simmer 1 hour, or until peas are soft.
   
2. Take out ham bone and cut off meat and add to soup. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
   
3. Thin with water, milk or tomato juice if necessary
   






Final Comments


Makes 6-8 servings