JJ’s Pea Soup

(from Joy’s recipe box)

been making this for years.

Source: Aunt Rose

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 120 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: soup

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. pkg. green split peas
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 lge. onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. marjoram
  • pepper
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • 8 cups water or broth
  • bacon, ham, pork hocks, or polish sausage, optional

Directions

  1. Saute veggies, add water or broth, peas, seasonings and meat if using. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer for 1 hr. covered. Add parsley and simmer 1 hr. uncovered till thick.

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