Split Pea Soup

• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• to taste margarine
• to taste butter
• 1 1/2 cupssplit peas
• 6 cupswater
• 1 tspsalt

quantities scale with servings

Method

1. 1

   Wash hands with soap and water.

2. 2

   Cook chopped onions in margarine in a large pot until tender over medium heat.

3. 3

   Wash and drain split peas.

4. 4

   Add water, split peas, and salt to onion. Bring to boiling.

5. 5

   Lower heat and cover pot. Simmer about 2 hours, until thickened.