Split Pea
Soup
3/4 pound split green peas
4 ounces ham, chopped
1 onion, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 heavy cup cream
- In a large saucepan cover the split peas
with cold water. Cook the peas for 5 minutes on low heat. Remove
from the heat and cover the saucepan. Let stand for 1/2 hour.
- Add chopped ham, sliced onion, salt, white
pepper, bay leaf, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, then cover,
reduce the heat, and allow to simmer for about 1 hour, or until
the peas are soft; stirring occasionally.
- Add chopped celery rib and cream; stir
well. Simmer for another 1/2 hour.
Makes 6 servings.