Hearty Split Pea soup with Ham

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Rinse peas till water is almost clear

Step 2

Add peas and water covering the peas to 8qt Pot

Step 3

Blend Potatos fine in some water, added to pot

Step 4

Blend Carrots fine in some water, added to pot

Step 5

Blend Onions fine in some water, added to pot

Step 6

Add last 9 ingredients

Step 7

Add water to 1 inch from top, cover and cook low for 6 to 8 hours can also cook in the oven at 300

Step 8

Stir every hour or so, until all peas are smooth. Add extra water for desired thickness

Step 9

Remove ham from bone, throw the bone return ham to the pot

Step 10

Add extra salt and Black Pepper to taste

Step 11

This comes out very thick, can be thinned with more water