Home Style Split Pea Soup Recipe

• 1 ham shank
• 1 med. onion, slivered
• 2 med. carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 pound green split peas, rinsed and liquid removed
• 2 quarts. water
• 2 teaspoon dry tarragon leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon each grnd nutmeg and white pepper
• 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley

1. In 6 qt Dutch oven combine ham shank, carrots, celery, split peas, water, tarragon, salt, nutmeg and white pepper.
2. Bring to boil.
3. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 2 1/2 - 3 hrs till ham and peas are tender.
4. Stir in parsley.
5. Adjust seasonings if necessary.

ham shank, onion, carrots, stalks celery, peas, water, tarragon, salt, nutmeg, fresh parsley

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/home-style-split-pea-soup-54454 (may not work)