Ingredients

  • 2 c. split peas, soaked overnight in 2 qt. water
  • 1 meaty ham bone or 2 ham hocks
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1 c. finely chopped celery
  • 1 large carrot, scraped and shredded
  • 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 c. beef bouillon
  • 1 c. milk
  • 2 frankfurters or German sausages, sliced thinly
  • salt to taste

Method

  • Bring soaked peas to a boil, adding water if necessary. Reduce heat, add ham bone and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer one hour. Add celery, carrot and onion.
  • Simmer one hour longer.
  • Remove ham bone.
  • Pull off meat and shred it finely.
  • Return meat shreds to soup and add remaining ingredients.
  • Simmer 20 minutes.