Ingredients

  • 1 ham bone
  • 1/2 lb. split yellow peas
  • 1/4 lb. split green peas
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1 sprig parsley
  • 2 large onions
  • 3 qt. water
  • 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 Tbsp. butter

Method

  • Cover ham bone with water and add the peas, celery and parsley.
  • Simmer until peas are soft enough to put through sieve. Fry the onion in butter until slightly burned; add to soup and continue to simmer for half hour.
  • Brown the flour lightly in butter and add to soup.
  • Serve with grated cheese or croutons.