1 medium onion, chopped--or 3 T. dehydrated onions
2 cloves garlic, chopped--or 1 t. garlic powder
1 1/2 qt. water
1 grated carrot
1 c. celery, chopped
ham bone, cooked bacon, ham hock or cooked ham (optional)
Wipe the top 3" of a cooking pot with cooking oil to keep soup from boiling over. Add all ingredients to pot.
Bring to a boil, then lower heat and continue simmering for 1 hour, or until peas are soft.
Garnish with parsley and croutons. Can be made in a crockpot overnight.
