King's Crown said...

> Smells so good! We've had a blustery day today and it seems fitting.
> I do have a question do any of you put potato in your soup?
>
> Lynne
>
> Split Pea Soup
> 6 to 8 servings
>
> 2 1/4 cups dried split peas
> 2 quarts cold water
> 1 pound of ham shanks
> 1 onions, diced
> 1/4 tsp dried marjoram
> 1/4 tsp dried thyme
> 1 bay leaf
> 2 stalks celery, chopped
> 2 carrots, chopped
>
> In a large stock pot combine everything and simmer for 2 to 3 hours
> until peas are soft. Remove ham shanks; cut off meat, dice and return
> meat to soup. Run soup without the ham through a food mill if you
> want a perfectly smooth soup. Then add the diced meat. I don't do it
> as the peas take care of themselves and I like bits of vegetables in
> my soup.


I use bacon instead of the ham shank. Still, you've got a winner!!!

My FAVORITE soup!

Andy