Homestyle Split Pea Soup Recipe

• 2 (1 1/2 lb.) smoked ham hocks or possibly 1 meaty ham bone
• 1 med. minced onion
• 2 med. diced carrots
• 2 stalks thinly sliced celery stalks, leaves included
• 1 pound dry green or possibly yellow split peas
• 2 quart. water
• 1/4 teaspoon grnd white pepper

1. In a 6-qt Dutch oven, combine all ingredients.
2. Bring to boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hrs till peas are tender.
4. Remove ham hocks or possibly ham bone.
5. When cold, remove and throw away skin, fat and bones.
6. Return meat to soup.
7. Cook slowly till soup is thickened to your liking, usually another 30-45 min.

ham bone, onion, carrots, stalks, green, water, grnd white pepper

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/homestyle-split-pea-soup-54461 (may not work)