Yellow Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups dried yellow peas
2 lbs ham bone or 2 lbs smoked beef brisket
1 garlic clove, peeled and sliced
1 small onion, peeled and finely minced
1/2 cup celery, diced
3 quarts water
salt and pepper
crouton, for garnish

Preparation

Soak peas overnight.
Drain, place in kettle with ham bone, garlic onion, celery and water.
Simmer until tender, adding more water as necessary.
Remove bone and mash peas; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve hot with croutons or pour over rye bread toast.