Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound green split peas
• 2 smoked ham hocks(about 1-1/2 lbs.)
• 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 8 to 10 cups water
• 1 bay leaf

Directions

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 soup and heat through.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Taste Of Home: Feb./March ' 96
Submitted By: Linda Wilson
lwilson@gatecom.com
Split Pea Soup