Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 oz. cubed ham (1 slice)
2 medium onions, cut small
2 cloves garlic, crushed
8 c. water
2 tsp. de Provence
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1 lb. pkg. split peas
3 Tbsp. fat

Preparation

Saute ham in 3 tablespoons fat in saucepan or pot.
Add onions and garlic.
Stir in water, herbs, salt, pepper, Tabasco sauce and peas.
Bring to a boil; cover.
Reduce heat and boil gently for 1 hour.
Stir often.