Old French Canadian Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. Whole Yellow Peas
1 large. Sliced lean Ham (1 lb.)
1 large. Onion, diced
2 large. Carrots, peeled and sliced
1 Medium Yellow Turnip, diced
1 tsp. Parsley
3-4 Bay Leaves
2 large. cans (48 oz.) Chicken Broth
3/4 tsp. Black Ground Pepper
Pinch of Salt
1 can White Hominy
2 large White Potatoes, cut up

Preparation

Prepare all vegetables.
Place in stock pot, add meat and broth and seasonings.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce to simmer and add water as needed to keep liquid about 2/3 full.
Simmer on low heat for 3-4 hours until done.
Bon Appetit!