Split Pea Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Place water in a large pot.
2. 2
   Place frozen ham bone in pot of water.
3. 3
   Turn heat on high and boil covered for 2 hours.
4. 4
   Remove from heat.
5. 5
   And remove ham bone from water.
6. 6
   Keeping water in pot.
7. 7
   Let ham bone cool until its handleable.. pick all meat and bone marrow off bone and place in pot of water.
8. 8
   Chop carrots and potatoes into small cubes.
9. 9
   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.
18. 18
    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!