Deluxe Split Pea Soup Recipe

Makes 2-4 servings

     Ingredients:
8 ounces dried green split peas
2 tablespoons dry onion flakes
1 ham hock
3 cups water
1 bay leaf

2 teaspoons  cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon tarragon

Combine first five ingredient in a  one or two quart pot.

Cook on low about 2 hours, until  peas are completely tender.
Add last two spices, stir thoroughly, cook on low another 15-30 minutes.
Remove ham bone and bay leaf.
Soup is ready to serve.  
It pairs nicely with an egg salad sandwich on wheat bread.

If you are having trouble keeping your gas flame low enough to let this soup gently cook, then use a heat diffuser.

Recipe by Dear Miss Mermaid