Salt Pork And Beef Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 gallon water
• 1 quart split peas, soaked overnight
• 4 ounces salt pork, cut into bits
• 1 pound lean beef, cut into bits
• 1 stalk celery, chopped fine
• 3-4 slices bread
• Butter for frying

Method

1. 1 Combine water, soaked peas, salt pork, and beef in a large pot. Boil slowly for two hours or until liquid reduces by half.
2. 2 Pour the mixture through a colander and press the peas through to create a smooth base. Return the liquid and peas to the pot.
3. 3 Stir in the chopped celery and simmer briefly to blend flavors.
4. 4 Fry bread slices in butter until quite brown, cut into squares, and serve alongside the soup.