Ham and Split Pea Soup

by Ron L.
(Cowichan Bay)

Ingredients :

1 1/2 lbs. of picnic ham ( bone included if possible )

2 cloves garlic minced

1 Spanish onion minced

1/2 Spanish onion diced

1 slice of bacon

1 carrot sliced or shredded

1 bag of dried split pea

1 tsp of pepper (or to taste)

1 tsp of salt (or to taste)

1 bag of green split pea's

6 cups of water

Directions:

In a large pot cook bacon till partly done then slice into small pieces. Add the ham, bone and water and bring to a boil.

Turn heat down to a gentle boil for about an hour. After hour or so add the rest of ingredients into the pot and let it boil gently for another hour or till the peas have been rendered down.