Split Pea Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

Split Pea Soup

Recipe By : TASTE OF HOME - FEB/MARCH 1996
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Dressings Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound green split peas
2 smoked ham hocks
2 ribs celery -- finely chopped
1 medium onion -- finely chopped
1 medium carrot -- finely chopped
2 chicken bouillon cube
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 cups water -- 8-10 cups
1 bay leaf

In a large saucepan, combine all of the ingredients; bring
to a boil. Reduce heat, leaving cover ajar, simmer for 3
hours, stirring occasionally. Remove and discard bay leaf.
Remove the ham hocks; when cool enough to handle, cut meat
into bite-size pieces. Return meat to the soup and heat
through.
Yield: 6-8 servings.







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