Monday, January 26, 2009

Split Pea Soup

Split Pea Soup

1 (16 oz) bag split peas
1 medium carrot (diced)
1/2 large onion (diced)
1 medium potato (diced)
1/2 meaty ham bone or 1 1/2 cups diced ham
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper

Place all ingredients into a large stew pot. Cover ingredients with water about 2 inches above the top of the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 3 hours, or until peas are pureed and slightly thickened.

Submitted by: Nanette Hill

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