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Hearty Split Pea Soup

Ingredients -

1 bag (1 pound) Dry Split Peas
8 cups Water
2 medium Potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 large Onions, chopped
2 medium Carrots, chopped
2 cups cubed cooked Corned Beef or Ham
1/2 cup chopped Celery
5 teaspoons Chicken Bouillon Granules
1 teaspoon Dried Marjoram
1 teaspoon Poultry Seasoning
1 teaspoon rubbed Sage
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil
Salt and Pepper, to taste

Preparation:

1. Add split peas, water, cubed potatoes, chopped onions, chopped carrots, corned beef, chopped celery, chicken bouillon, dried marjoram, poultry seasoning, sage, pepper and basil in Dutch oven or stockpot.

2. Bring to gentle boil over medium high heat.

3. Reduce heat to low and summer 90 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Soup Making Tips -

Dried Herbs

Most herbs that are used in soup making can be found in dried form. When using dried herbs in place of fresh herbs, use 1-teaspoon of dried herb for every 1-tablespoon of fresh as a general rule.

Soup Making Tips -

Carrots

Aside from the beautiful orange color, 1 medium carrot provides 30% of the daily minimum allowance of vitamin A.

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