Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dry green split peas
1 c. chopped ham
2 chicken bouillon cubes
8 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. grated carrots
1 c. chopped celery
2 Tbsp. margarine
1 small onion

Preparation

In a stockpot, combine peas, ham, onion, bouillon, water, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring frequently.
Add carrots and celery and simmer 30 more minutes. Stir margarine into soup and heat through.
Serve.
Makes 8 servings.