Easy Old Fashioned Split Pea Soup

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serves/makes:

ready in:
2-5 hrs

ingredients

3/4 cup dry yellow split peas
1 1/4 cup water
1 can (10 ounce size) chicken broth, undiluted
1 cup coarsely chopped cooked ham, divided
1/2 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cup milk
salt and pepper, to taste
croutons
chopped fresh parsley

directions

Wash peas and place in a large saucepan. Add water, chicken broth, 1/2 cup of the ham, carrots, onion, celery and butter to peas. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover and simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until peas are tender.

Stir in milk and remaining 1/2 cup ham. Add salt and pepper to taste. Heat to serving temperature. Garnish with croutons and parsley.