*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Perfect Split Pea Soup

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           Green split peas (from a -- 1 lb. Pkg.)
     1/2  cup           Barley
   1      small         Onion -- diced
     1/2                Carret -- shredded
     1/2  teaspoon      Garlic salt
     1/2  teaspoon      Pepper
     3/4  pound         Diced ham or smoked turkey
   8      cups          Water -- divided
     1/2  teaspoon      Baking soda

In a soup pot, combine the split peas, barley, onion, carrot, garlic salt, pepper
, ham and 5 cups of the water. Boil over medium heat for 1 1/2 hours, adding
 1 cup of water every 20 minutes for the first hour of cooking, stirring occasionally. 
 Add the baking soda.
Stir until 8 - 10 minutes

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