WLS Thanksgiving Split Pea soup

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Split pea soup

10 cups water

2 pounds lean smoked ham shank

2 1/4 cups split peas

1 1/2 cups chopped carrots

1 cup chopped celery

1 pkg dry onion soup mix (about 1 ounce)

2 bay leaves

1. Removed visible fat from ham and discard. In large saucepan

combine water ham shank peas carrots celery soup mix and bay leaf.

Cover and cook for 3-4 hours or until peas r soft and meat is

tender..stir occasionally.

2. Remove bay leaves and discard. Remove ham shank allow to cool

then remove meat from bone. Discard bone rind and visible fat

3. Chop 2 cups meat and return to soup. reserve remaining meat for

sandwich filling or other use. Reheat soup if necessary

Makes 12 servings (12 cups)

Prep Time: 20 min

Cooking time: 3-4 hours

Serving Size: 1 cup

Calories: 139

Carbs: 18g

Protein: 9g

Fat 3 g

Saturated Fat: 1g

Cholesterol: 10mg

Dietary Fiber: 4.5g

Sodium 345mg