Split Pea Beef And Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 7 pints water
• 1 pint split peas
• 1 lb lean beef, cut into small slices
• 0.75 lb potatoes
• 3 oz ground rice
• 2 heads celery
• 2 onions or leeks
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Dried mint to taste

Method

1. 1 Combine water, split peas, beef, potatoes, ground rice, celery, and onions in a large pot.
2. 2 Season with salt, pepper, and dried mint.
3. 3 Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer slowly until the mixture reduces to 5 pints.