*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Old Fashioned Pea Soup

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  pound         Whole green peas
     1/2  pound         Split green peas
   1                    Smoked ham shank -- uncooked
   1      medium        Onion -- chopped
                        Salt and pepper to taste

Soak whole green peas overnight in a four quart kettle filled with water.
In the morning add split peas and remaining ingredients.  Boil slowly for about 4 hours.  
Remove ham shank and serve soup without straining.


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