Ingredients:
- 1 (1-pound) package Camellia Brand Yellow Split Peas
- 1/4 pound seasoning meat or ham, chopped
- 6 cups water (or substitute with broth, stock or milk)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup celery tops, chopped
- 1 toe garlic, chopped
- 1 large bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
- Rinse and sort peas.
- Cover peas with water, add meat, vegetables and seasonings. Simmer 2 to 2 1/2 hours until tender.
- Add water as necessary to desired consistency.
- To make it creamier, scoop some cooked peas and pass through sieve or blender, then return to soup.
Serving Suggestions
- For a richer soup, use milk instead of water to adjust consistency.
- For a creamy sauce, replace water with milk and use as a topping on fresh vegetables such as yellow squash, green beans, or asparagus.
- To thicken consistency of soup or sauce, add bread crumbs and/or grated sharp cheddar cheese.