Grandma's Pea Soup with Ham

Daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother. I love all of my family to the end of time. Born, raised and lives in Florida.

½ pound dried whole peas

½ pound dried green split peas (or increase to 1 lb if not using whole peas)

1 meaty ham bone

3 quarts water (this is a lot - start with 2 qts)

1 large onion, chopped

1 medium carrot, chopped

2 celery ribs, chopped

½ cup chopped celery leaves

1 teaspoon bouquet garni (mixed herbs) (or Herbes De Provence)

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

½ pound smoked sausage, chopped, optional

subheading: SPAETZLE DUMPLINGS:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 large egg, beaten

⅓ cup water

Note: Ingredients may have been altered from the original.

Directions at tasteofhome.com

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