Split Pea Soup(Low-Fat) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. split green peas, rinsed and drained
8 c. water
2 carrots, scrubbed, not peeled and cut into eighths
2 medium onions, cut into eighths
3 cloves garlic, quartered
2 stalks celery with leaves, cut into eighths
4 oz. lean ham, fat removed (bite size pieces)
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger or 1/8 tsp. dried ginger
3 dashes hot pepper sauce
pepper

Preparation

In a large saucepot or Dutch oven, bring peas, water, carrots, onions, garlic, celery and ham to a rapid boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat and cook, covered, at a gently rolling boil, 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until peas are soft.
Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors.
In a blender or food processor, process 2 to 3 cups at a time, until pureed.
Return to saucepan and reheat if necessary.
Serves 10.
Freezes well.