Burt'S Favorite Split Pea Soup

• 1 lb. yellow or green split peas
• 2 1/2 qt. cold water
• 1/4 c. salt pork
• 1/2 c. chopped carrots
• 1/2 c. chopped onions
• 1/8 tsp. thyme
• 1 small bay leaf
• ham bone or shank
• 1 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• parsley (optional)
• 2 to 3 potatoes, chopped

1. Soak peas in water overnight.
2. Cook salt pork 5 minutes.
3. Add carrots and onions.
4. Cook about 10 minutes until soft.
5. Add peas. Add seasonings and ham bone.
6. Cover and bring slowly to boil.
7. Add potatoes.
8. Reduce heat and simmer gently, about 2 hours.
9. Remove ham bone.
10. Strain.
11. Remove all meat from bone; dice and add to hot soup.
12. Add sugar and butter.
13. Add 1/2 cup thin cream if desired. Garnish with parsley.
14. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

peas, cold water, salt pork, carrots, onions, thyme, bay leaf, ham bone, sugar, butter, parsley, potatoes

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=429251 (may not work)