Split Pea Soup(Makes 3 Quarts; 10 To 12 Servings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried split peas
10 c. water, divided
2 celery tops (whole)
1 small onion (whole)
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1 ham bone with some fat
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 tsp. granulated sugar
3 green onions, sliced (with tops)
3 ribs celery, sliced
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
3 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 c. coarsely chopped baked ham
1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch slices

Preparation

In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, soak rinsed peas in 2 cups cold water for 1 to 2 hours. Add remaining 8 cups water, celery tops, onion, garlic and ham bone. Simmer 2 hours. Remove and discard celery, onion and ham bone.