Ingredients

2 12-oz pkgs split peas, rinsed & soaked overnight

1 medium onion, chopped

5 carrots, sliced

2 qts water (keep adding)

Cauliflower, chopped

Potatoes, peeled & diced

Chunk of black forest ham

Salt & pepper to taste

Chipotle pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Soak peas overnight in large kettle.
  2. Add all other ingredients and cook, uncovered, for several hours or until potatoes are tender and peas have turned to mush.