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Split Pea and Ham Soup

1 pound dried green split peas (2 cups)
7 cups water
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
2 cups chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced peeled potato
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, bring the peas, water and oil to a

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boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring
occasionally. Add the next eight ingredients; cover and simmer for 30
minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in parsley.

Yield: 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).