Split Pea Soup Recipe

Ingredients

16 oz package of split peas

3 quarts of water

1 small ham shank

1 large onion finely chopped

2 chicken bullion cubes or 2 tablespoons of instant bullion

1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon of oregeno

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of pepper

1 bay leaf

1 1/2 cup thin sliced carrots

1 cup chopped celery

Preparation

In large pot combine peas, water, ham shank, onion, bullion and seasonings. Simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 hours. Remove ham shank and remove meat from bone and return meat to soup. Throw out bone. Stir in carrots and celery and simmer another 2 to 2 and 1/2 hours until thickened. Makes six 1 and 1/2 cup servings.