Split Pea And Ham Soup

Name: Split Pea And Ham Soup
Ingredients: 1 lb dried split peas; 8 cups water; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup celery, chopped; 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 inch slices; 1 -2 lb ham, chopped; 1 good ham bone; 2 chicken bouillon cubes; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 lb dried split peas
8 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 -2 lb ham, chopped
1 good ham bone
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

Directions

1

Rinse split peas well.
2

Heat peas and water to boiling.
3

Boil uncovered for 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
4

Stir in onions, celery, bay leaves, bouillon cubes, salt, pepper, garlic powder and oregano leaves. Mix well.
5

Add ham bone.
6

Heat to a boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours; stirring occasionally.
7

Remove ham bone and bay leaves.
8

Stir in ham and carrots.
9

Heat to a boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until carrots are tender and soup is desired consistency; stirring occasionally.