Split Pea Soup

Directions

1. 1
   In large pot, soak peas in 2-quarts water overnight.
2. 2
   Bring to boil in same water, reduce heat and add hambone and peppercorns. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
3. 3
   Add vegetables and simmer an additional hour.
4. 4
   Remove hambone, cut meat from it, discard bone and chop meat finely.
5. 5
   Press soup through food mill.
6. 6
   Add chopped ham, milk, bouillon and frankfurters or sausage and simmer 20 minutes.
7. 7
   Add salt, if necessary.
8. 8
   Serves 10.