Title: Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup
Categories: Soup Newengland
Yield: 4 Servings

1	c	Split peas
1		Hambone or pieces of cubed ham
1		Carrot; grated
2	md	Onions; minced
1		Potato; grated
1/4	c	Diced celery
1/4	c	Green pepper; finely chopped

Servings: 4

Salt Pepper *FOR GARNISHING* Diced ham

Cover split peas with 6 cups of boiling water, let soak for 1 hour. Add hambone, carrot, onions, potato, celery and green pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer until peas are tender. Add water if needed, simmer for 5 to 10 minutes longer. Pour into soup bowls, garnish with diced ham.

Note: The method of preparation, inclusion of ham, and the economy of this recipe are all reflect the influence of New England's French Canadian Population.

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