Dutch Pea Soup



INGREDIENTS:

2 c Dried green split, peas

2 qt Water

1/2 c  Diced celery

1/2 c  Shredded carrots

1/2 c  Chopped leeks (white parts only)

1 c Cubed cooked ham

1/2 ts  Seasoned salt

1/2 ts  Freshly ground pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large saucepan or a slow-cooker, combine
peas, water, celery, carrots, leeks, ham, seasoned
salt and pepper.
  
2. Cover and cook over low heat about 10 hours. If
using a saucepan, stir every few hours to keep
mixture from sticking.
  
3. The flavor is even better if you cool the soup,
refrigerate it, then reheat the next day.



Dutch Pea Soup