Artsoppa

Recipe origin: Sweden

Ingredients

• 2 cups split peas
• 8 cups cold water
• Ham bone, scraps of baked ham
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon ginger (optional)
• 1 teaspoon marjoram (optional)
• Croutons (optional)

Procedure

1. Rinse the peas and discard any that are shriveled or discolored.
2. In a large saucepan or soup kettle, place the peas, water, ham bone and scraps, onion, carrot, and seasonings.
3. Simmer on low heat for 2 to 3 hours, covered, stirring occasionally. Remove the ham bone and discard it.
4. Serve, with croutons floating in each bowl, if desired.

Serves 6.