Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 8 cups water
• 2 cups split peas
• 1 celery rib (coarsely chopped)
• 1 large carrot (chopped)
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1 dash red pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• salt
• pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Directions:.

2. 2

   Combine water, peas, celery, carrot, onion, thyme, red pepper, and bay leaf in large kettle. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Boil vigorously 20 minutes, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until split peas are tender. Press soup through fine sieve and reheat just to boiling point.

3. 3

   You can also add ham to this recipe if you desire meat.