Title: My Canadian Pea Soup
Categories: Soup
Yield: 6 Servings
| 1 | c | Split peas |
| 3 | c | Water (cold) |
| 2 | lb | Smoked ham, shank or bone |
| 3 | qt | Water, boiling |
| 1 | | Onion, chopped |
| | | Celery leaves |
| 1 | ts | Salt |
| 2 | | Carrots, minced |
Wash and sort peas; soak in cold water overnight. Drain and place in a
large pot; add water, ham bone, onion, celery leaves, carrots, salt. Bring
to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until peas are very tender, about 2
hours, adding more water if needed. Remove ham; chop and return to soup.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Also freezes well.