Italian Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb split peas
• 1/2 lb ham
• 2 lbs ham hocks
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup carrot, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 garlic clove
• 10 cups water

• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Directions

1. 1

   Place ham shanks, peas, and water in pot and bring to boil.

2. 2

   Simmer 2 hours or until peas are soft.

3. 3

   Add onions, carrots, pepper, garlic, and seasonings.

4. 4

   Simmer for 1 hour.

5. 5

   Remove ham shanks.

6. 6

   Add tomatoes and ham.

7. 7

   Simmer 15 minutes.