Norwegian Pea Soup

Description
Serves 6



Ingredients

 * 1 pound green or yellow split peas
 * 2 quarts boiling water
 * 1/4 pound lean salt pork (in one piece)
 * 1 large carrot, diced
 * 1 large stalk celery, including leaves, diced
 * 5 green oinions, including tops, sliced
 * 2 tsp. salt (varies with saltiness of pork)
 * 1/4 tsp. pepper

Directions

 * Sort peas.
 * Place in boiling water at moderate heat; add salt pork.
 * Cover and simmer about 1-1/2 hours.
 * Add remaining ingredients; cover and simmer, stirring, 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until quite thick ).
 * Add salt if desired.