Split Pea Soup (((best Pea Soup Ever)))

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (16 ounce) bags split peas
• 2 medium carrots (diced)
• 1 large onion (diced)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (granulated)
• 2 medium potatoes (diced)
• 1 meaty ham bone or 2 smoked lamb shanks
• 2 bay leaves
• salt & pepper
• crusty bread (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place all ingredients into a large stew pot.
• 2 cover ingredients with water about 2 inches above the top of the ingredients.
• 3 bring to a boil.
• 4 reduce heat and simmer for about 3 hours, or until peas are pureed and slightly thickened.
• 5 serve with a crusty bread if desired.