Split Pea Soup

After having ham for dinner one night we saved the rest of the ham to make split pea soup. We boiled the ham again to get the flavor into the water and to make the ham fall off of the bone.

Everyone was telling me how cold it was a home and so it seemed natural to be having soup. (I was sad to think that the lovely plants I left at home were lost to a heavy freeze.)

(Soak the peas over night) After cooking the meat in water for 30-45 minutes remove the ham and the bone from the broth and add 2 cups dried split peas and one medium onion, chopped.
Cook over medium heat until the peas are soft. Meanwhile cut the ham into small pieces about 1/2 inch cubed and add to the soup. Salt maybe added if needed, this ham was quite salty so we did not add any salt.

Cook until the peas are soft and the soup has thickened. Stirring often.

Enjoy!

This is a family favorite and it is great to use left over meat and to help the budget.