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.