Norwegian Pea Soup

Recipe Type:	Veg.
Difficulty:	Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Green/Yellow Split Peas
• 2 quarts Water
• 1/4 pound Lean Salt Pork (in one piece)
• 1 large Carrot (diced)
• 1 large stalk Celery (diced, including leaves)
• 5 Green Onions (sliced, including tops)
• 2 tsp Salt (varies with saltiness of pork)
• 1/4 tsp Pepper

Cooking Instructions:

• Boil water in a large, heavy kettle and add peas. Keep the heat moderate.
• Add salt pork. Simmer covered for about 1½ hours.
• Now, add the remaining ingredients.
• Simmer covered for 1 to 1 ½ hours, while stirring occasionally.
• Add salt, if required.
• The Norwegian pea soup is ready to be served.