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                           MY CANADIAN PEA SOUP

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Split peas
   3       c            Water (cold)
   2       lb           Smoked ham, shank or bone
   3       qt           Water, boiling
   1                    Onion, chopped
                        Celery leaves
   1       t            Salt
   2                    Carrots, minced

  Wash and sort peas; soak in cold water overnight.
  Drain and place in a large pot; add water, ham bone,
  onion, celery leaves, carrots, salt. Bring to a boil;
  reduce heat and simmer until peas are very tender,
  about 2 hours, adding more water if needed. Remove
  ham; chop and return to soup. Season to taste with
  salt and pepper. Also freezes well.
 


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