* 500 ml Dried split peas; uncooked
* Water for soaking
* 3 litres of Stock of your choice
* 1 tablespoon Non-hydrogenated Margarine Nuvel
* 1 Onion, peeled and chopped
* 1 stick of Celery, cut diagonally
* 1 Carrot cut into small pieces
* 1 Bay leaf
* 1/2 a teaspoon of Ground savory
* 60 ml Ham cut into small cubes
* Salt and Pepper to taste

===Method===
* Put the Peas into a bowl and cover with water
* Soak Peas 6 to 8 hours or overnight
* Discard the soaking water
* Mix in a Salad bowl the first ingredients
* Add the Peas and remaining ingredients in a saucepan
* Cover and Simmer about 3 hours
* Serve
* http://www.nuvel.ca/en/recipes/soups/pea-soup-2
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