Mom'S Split Pea Soup

• 1 1/2 lbs split peas
• 2 quarts water
• 1 1/2 ounces ham soup base
• 1/2 ounce chicken base
• 12 ounces ham, diced
• 1 bunch celery, diced
• 2 -3 onions, diced
• 1 lb carrot, diced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon onion powder (Not Salt)
• 1 tablespoon garlic granules (Not Salt)
• 1 tablespoon sodium-free seasoning (ie, Mrs. Dash)
• 1 tablespoon season coarse salt
• 1/4 cup parsley flakes (fresh or dried)
• 1/2 lb bacon, diced,browned (optional)

1. -Rinsesplit peas in water.
2. -Addboth ham,and chicken base to water and simmer.
3. -Addsplit peas and simmer till cooked, 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 so 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, celery, onions, carrot, garlic, onion powder, garlic, seasoning, season coarse salt, parsley, bacon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/moms-split-pea-soup-85495 (may not work)