Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 500 gr (2 & 1/2 cups) of dried split peas
• 4 marrow bones
• 2 medium onions peeled and grated
• 4 large carrots peeled and grated
• 1 cups worth of chopped soup celery
• 4 cloves
• 2 tsp (10ml) of salt
• 1 tbsp. (15ml) of freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot add your split peas, marrow bones, cloves and a litre of hot water and cook on medium to high heat until your split peas are soft and mushy. Next add the rest of your ingredients and a litre of hot water.

2. 2

   Cook on medium heat for 35 to 40 minutes.

3. 3

   Throughout the cooking process make sure to stir the soup when needed to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pot.

4. 4

   Serve on its own or with delicious fresh bread with a spread of butter.