"This family favorite is the same recipe my grandmother used. Now with the magic of today's appliances, I can spend 15 minutes putting it together, walk away for a bit and then it's "soup's on!" Finish it with more milk if you like your soup a bit thinner. —Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 meaty ham bone
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4 cups water
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1 bottle (12 ounces) light beer
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1-1/3 cups dried green split peas, rinsed
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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1 large carrot, chopped
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1 sweet onion, chopped
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1 tablespoon prepared English mustard
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1/2 cup 2% milk
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1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg