"Split Pea or Bean Soup, you decide!"
Source of Recipe
My sister Sandy
Recipe Introduction
One of our winter favorites! My sister Sandy gave me this recipe years ago and I have been making it regularly ever since.
List of Ingredients
1 16 oz. bag dried Peas or Great Northern Beans
6 C. Water
5 Chicken Bouillon cubes
2 Carrots
1 Onion
2 Celery stalks
1 medium Green Bell Pepper (all veg. chopped fine)
1/2 t. Basil
1/2 t. Oregano
3/4 lb. Honey Cured or Virginia Baked Ham (chopped fine)
2 cloves minced Garlic (add last 1/2 hour)Recipe
Soak peas or beans in generous amount of water over night. In the morning drain water and rinse. Then in large pot add 6 c. water to peas or beans, bring to boil, skim off foam and reduce heat. Add all other ingrediants except garlic. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer. Simmer 5-6 hours, may have to add a little water later. Stir occasionally. 1/2 hour before serving add garlic. Garnish with cheddar cheese and or croutons if deisred, when serving.
Number Of Servings: 5-6
Preparation Time: 25 min.
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