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                             Split Pea Soup

Recipe By     : Jeff
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soup

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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 16      ounces        split peas
  3      quarts        water
  1      small         ham shank or 4 ham hocks
  1      large         onion -- chopped
  2                    chicken bouillon cubes
    1/2  teaspoon      garlic powder
    1/2  teaspoon      oregano
  1                    bay leaf
  1      cup           chopped carrots
  1      cup           chopped celery
  4      medium        potatoes -- peeled and cubed

Combine peas, water, ham shank or hocks, onion, bouillon and seasonings.
Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.  Remove shank, trim meat from bone, and
return to pot.  Stir in carrots, celery and potatoes.  Cover and simmer 2-2
1/2 hours.

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