Friday, September 21, 2012

BEAN POT SPLIT PEA SOUP

1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried green split peas, rinsed
1 ham-bone, or 2 meaty ham hocks, or 2 c. diced ham
3 carrots, peeled & sliced
1 med. onion, chopped
2 stalks of celery plus leaves, chopped
1 or 2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
1 tbsp. seasoned salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp. fresh pepper
1 1/2 qt.. hot water

Layer ingredients in Bean Pot, pour in water. DO NOT STIR. Cover and cook on 375 2 to 3 hours until peas are very soft and ham falls off bone. Remove bones and bay leaf. Serve garnished with croutons.

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