Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

ham shank
1 c. split peas
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 Tbsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. celery salt
dash of pepper
cold water to cover
salt to taste

Preparation

Place all ingredients in large kettle.
Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 hours.
Lift out ham shank and when cool, pick lean meat from bone and return to soup.
Discard bone and fat. Add salt if necessary.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
(Freezes well.)