---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02 Title: Split Pea and Ham Soup Categories: Ham, Soups, Legumes, Restaurants Yield: 6 Servings 1 lb Dried green split peas 5 c Chicken broth 5 c Water 1 Meaty ham bone -OR- 2 Smoked ham hocks 2 Celery ribs; diced 3 tb Parsley; chopped 1/2 ts Tarragon leaves 1 c Carrots; diced 1 c Onion; diced 1 Leek; white only, sliced 2 tb Dry sherry 1/2 ts Pepper Soak and rinse peas 20 minutes. In 6 qt pot, combine water, broth, and peas; bring to boil. Add ham bone, carrots, celery, leek, tarragon, and 1 tb parsley. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, 1 hour. Remove from heat. Remove meat from bone; shred. Remove excess fat and return meat to pot. Add sherry, pepper, and remaining 2 tb parsley. Heat. Recipe by Garden Gallery, The Disney Inn Recipe FROM: Mickey's Gourmet Cookbook -----