Old Fashion Split Pea Soup

1. 1

   Pick over and wash 2 cups (1 lb.)

2. 2

   dried green split peas.

3. 3

   Soak overnight in 12 cups cold water - *Do not drain*.

4. 4

   Add the ham bone (trim off fat), finely chopped onions, and finely diced celery.

5. 5

   Bring slowly to boiling point.

6. 6

   Cover and simmer 3 hours or until peas are tender.

7. 7

   Remove ham bone.

8. 8

   Cut off any meat, finely dice and return to soup.

9. 9

   Skim of fat.

10. 10

    Combine 3 tbsp butter or margarine and 3 tbsp flour.

11. 11

    Blend in about 1 cup of soup into this mixture and then stir this mixture back into the soup and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

12. 12

    Season to taste the amount of salt will vary with the saltiness of the ham.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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