Italian Split Pea Soup

Chef Rod 99's Note:

A combination split pea/vegetable soup that is hearty but not too heavy.

• Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 2.0 cup ser ...

• 1 lb split peas
• 1/2 lb ham
• 2 lbs ham hocks
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup carrot, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 garlic clove
• 10 cups water
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Directions:

1. Place ham shanks, peas, and water in pot and bring to boil.
2. Simmer 2 hours or until peas are soft.
3. Add onions, carrots, pepper, garlic, and seasonings.
4. Simmer for 1 hour.
5. Remove ham shanks.
6. Add tomatoes and ham.
7. Simmer 15 minutes.