"Enjoy this great-tasting split pea soup with freshly baked cornbread or crusty bread...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried green split peas, rinsed
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1 meaty hambone, 2 ham hocks, or 2 cups diced ham
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3 carrots, peeled and sliced
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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2 ribs of celery plus leaves, chopped
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1 or 2 cloves of garlic, minced
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1 bay leaf
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
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1 tbsp. seasoned salt (or to taste)
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1/2 tsp. fresh pepper
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1 1/2 qts. hot water