Split Pea Soup - How To Make Split Pit Pea and Ham Soup

Ingredients

• 2 lbs - Dried Split Peas
• 1 Gallon - Water
• 1.5 lb - Ham Steak (cubed)
• 2 - Bay Leaves
• 1 - Large Yellow Onion (diced
• 4 - Large Carrots (chopped)
• 1 tsp - Granulated Garlic
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

• Rinse and drain peas well.
• In a large pot add peas and water.
• Bring to a boil, cover, remove from heat and let sit for 1 hour.
• Give the peas a mix and add remaining ingredients except the salt.
• Bring to a simmer, cover and let cook for 1-1.5 hours (stirring every 30 minutes) until the peas are smooth and the carrots are tender.
• Taste for salt and pepper before serving.

Enjoy!