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8 cups water 1 lb dried split peas (about 2-1/4 cups) 1-2 lb smoked ham 1 medium onion 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2-3 carrots chopped 2-3 stalks celery chopped Heat water and peas to boiling. Boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and cover. Let sit for 1 hour. Add ham (whole), onion, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until peas are tender, about 1 hour. Remove ham and trim meat from bone. Cut ham to 1/2-inch pieces. Stir ham, carrots, and celery into soup. Cover and simmer until veggies are tender, about 45 minutes. Thanks to Kendra Beatty for this recipe. |
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