Split Pea Soup

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   Place water in a large pot.

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   Place frozen ham bone in pot of water.

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   Turn heat on high and boil covered for 2 hours.

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   Remove from heat.

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   And remove ham bone from water.

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   Keeping water in pot.

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   Let ham bone cool until its handleable.. pick all meat and bone marrow off bone and place in pot of water.

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   Chop carrots and potatoes into small cubes.

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   Clean peas by picking out bad peas, stones, sticks etc.

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    Then rinse under cool water.

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    Bring water back to a boil on high heat.

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    Add peas, carrots, potatoes, salt and pepper.

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    Bring to a boil again.

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    Lower heat to medium/ medium low and simmer uncovered.

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    Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

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    Stirring often and frequent making sure your scraping the bottom.

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    Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes.

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    Give a quick stir and serve hot!

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    HINT:

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    To have a smooth creamy soup.. place soup in blender and puree until smooth.

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    You can also serve this soup chilled.

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    Enjoy!

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