Packer Backer Split Pea Soup

Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 large ham bone, meaty or 1 large smoked ham shank
• 1/2 lb split peas, green
• 1/2 lb split peas, yellow
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon, base
• 1 tablespoon original pleasoning seasoning (sub 1/2 tablespoon celery salt, if not available)
• 3 quarts cold water
• 2 large carrots, grated fine
• 1 large celery, chopped fine
• 2 tomatoes, chopped (optional)
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled & shredded (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place everything except the grated carrots & chopped celery (& the potatoes & tomatoes, if using) in a large dutch oven & stir well.
• 2 bring to a boil over med.-high heat.
• 3 reduce heat heat & simmer covered for 3 hours, stirring occasionally, being careful not to scorch/burn.
• 4 remove ham bone & any large pieces of meat -- set aside until cool enough to handle.
• 5 remove meat from bone & coarsely chop, if needed.
• 6 return meat to stock & add the carrots & celery -- (& potatoes & tomatoes).
• 7 simmer for 2-2½ hours covered, stirring occasionally, being careful not to scorch/burn.