Split Pea Soup For A Large Group

• 14 lbs split peas
• 6 gallons water
• 12 ounces ham soup base
• 3 ounces chicken base
• 7 lbs diced ham
• 2 bunches celery, diced
• 3 lbs onions, diced
• 7 lbs carrots, diced
• 6 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons onion powder
• 4 tablespoons garlic granules
• 4 tablespoons sodium-free seasoning
• 3 tablespoons season salt
• 1/2 cup parsley flakes or 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 lbs bacon, diced and browned (optional)

1. -Rinsesplit peas in water.
2. -Addboth ham, and chicken base to water and simmer-Add split peas and simmer till cooked.
3. Stirring constantly.
4. -Peeland dice carrots, celery, and onions.
5. -Mincegarlic, or purchase it in the jar already minced.
6. -Peeland dice potatoes and keep covered with water until needed.
7. -Whenpeas are cooked and well blended, add seasonings, carrots, celery, onions, diced ham and potatoes.
8. (Bacon if desired).
9. -Simmeruntil vegetables are tender.
10. Approx.
11. 1 hour.
12. Stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
13. -Adjustseasoning if desired, and enjoy with crackers.

peas, water, ham soup base, chicken base, ham, bunches celery, onions, carrots, garlic, onion powder, garlic granules, season salt, parsley, bacon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/split-pea-soup-for-a-large-group-85493 (may not work)