Split Pea Vegetable Soup

Winter is near so let's get some soup recipe to warm up those cold days.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups dry split peas, rinsed
• 2 1/2 quarts of water
• 7 to 8 whole allspice, tied in a cheesecloth bag
• 2 tsp. of salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 6 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 6 carrots, chopped
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• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 cups cubed cooked ham
• 1/2 medium head cabbage, shredded

Directions

In a large pot, combine peas, water, allspice, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Stir in potatoes, carrots, onions, ham and cabbage; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 30 minutes or until vegetables are cooked, stirring occasionally. Discard the allspice.

Good tasting...

Source: A friend, Maureen.

By Raymonde from North Bay, Ontario