Chunky Split Pea Soup

• 12 cup dried split peas
• 3 cups water
• 12 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon dried celery flakes
• 18 cup green pepper, chopped
• 18 cup carrot, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 18 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 ham shank

1. Wash and rinse split peas and put into pot.
2. Add Chicken Broth and ham,simmer 1 1/2 hours, making sure to stir frequently.
3. Add Vegetables to split peas, cover and simmer 2 Hours.
4. Stir Frequently.
5. Add Margarine and seasonions to soup, simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and serve hot.

peas, water, onion, celery flakes, green pepper, carrot, margarine, garlic, ham shank

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chunky-split-pea-soup-139156 (may not work)