Mom'S Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs split peas
2 quarts water
1 1/2 ounces ham soup base
1/2 ounce chicken base
12 ounces ham, diced
1 bunch celery, diced
2 -3 onions, diced
1 lb carrot, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon onion powder (Not Salt)
1 tablespoon garlic granules (Not Salt)
1 tablespoon sodium-free seasoning (ie, Mrs. Dash)
1 tablespoon season coarse salt
1/4 cup parsley flakes (fresh or dried)
1/2 lb bacon, diced,browned (optional)

Preparation

-Rinsesplit peas in water.
-Addboth ham,and chicken base to water and simmer.
-Addsplit peas and simmer till cooked, Stirring constantly.
-Peeland dice carrots, celery, and onions.
-Mincegarlic, or purchase it in the jar already minced.
-Peeland dice potatoes and keep covered with water until needed.
-Whenpeas are cooked and well blended, add seasonings, carrots, celery, onions, diced ham and potatoes.
(bacon if so desired).
-Simmeruntil vegetables are tender.
Approx.
1 hour.
Stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
-Adjustseasoning if desired, and enjoy with crackers.