Split Pea and Ham Soup

--- --------MICKEY`S GOURMET CKBK------------------- 1 lb Dried green split peas

5 c Chicken broth

5 c Water

1 Meaty ham bone OR 2 smoked

-ham hocks 2 Ribs celery, diced

3 tb Parsley, chpd

1/2 ts Tarragon leaves

1 c Carrots, diced

1 c Onion, diced

1 Leek, white only, sliced

2 tb Dry sherry

1/2 ts Pepper

Garden Gallery, The Disney Inn Soak and rinse peas 20 mins. In 6 qt pot, combine water, broth and peas; bring to boil. Add ham bone, carrots, celery, leek, tarragon and 1T parsley. Reduce heat to med low; simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, 1 hr. Remove from heat. Remove meat from bone; shred. Remove excess fat and return meat to pot. Add sherry, pepper and remaining 2T parsley. Heat.