Servings: 6
Servings Size: 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients:
16 oz package split peas
3 qts water
1 small ham shank
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp oregano leaves
1/4 tsp pepper
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced carrots
1 cup chopped celery
In large deep pot, combine peas, water, ham shank,
onion, chicken bouillon and seasonings. Simmer, uncovered, 1 1/2 hours.
Remove ham
shank; trim meat off bone and return meat to pot. Stir in carrots and
celery. Simmer, uncovered, an additional 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until soup
reaches desired thickness.