Split Pea Vegetable Soup-Country Woman

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Serves 16.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup Dried Split peas, rinsed
• 2 1/2 qt Water
• 8 whl allspice, tie in cheesecloth
• 2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Pepper
• 6 x Potatoes, large-1/2" cubes
• 6 x Carrots, chopped
• 2 x Onions, medium-chopped
• 2 cup Ham, cooked & cubed
• 1/2 x Cabbage, medium-shred

Method:

• In a large kettle, 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 tender, stirring occasionally. Discard allspice.
• Yield 16-20 servings (about 5 qt). A recipe of Maureen Ylitalo of Wahnapitae, Ontario Freezes well.