French Canadian Pea Soup

you will need :
2 1/4 cups of dried split peas
8 cups of water
1 large onion diced
2 celey stalks diced
pepper
1 ham bone , 2 pounds of ham shanks.
2 carrots. cut into slices

You have to prepare the peas first. To do this you pick over the peas discarding any discolored ones place them in a bowl and cover them with water. After a few mintues remove any skins or split peas that float to the top. Drain the peas and rinse in a colander.


Then heat the peas and water in a big dutch oven type pot. boil the peas uncovered for 2 minutes. remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour.


Next you stir in the onion celery and pepper. also place in the ham bone. Heat to the boiling point then reduce to a low setting and simmer for about 1 and a half hours. (till peas are tender.)

Remove the hame bone, remove ham from bone and trim any excess fat. cut ham into 1/2 inch pieces.

Stir ham and carrots into the soup. heat to boiling then reduce heat to low. simmer for about 30 minutes.

Submitted By: cindermella