Ham and Split Pea Soup

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dried peas, soaked overnight

2 cups cold water

1 medium onion, sliced

1 tablespoon ham fat

1 ham shank

teaspoon celery salt

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

7 cups cold water

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon shortening or drippings

2 cups cold milk

Preparation

Soak dried peas overnight in 2 cups cold water. Drain. Saute sliced onion until tender in ham fat. Add ham shank, drained peas, celery salt, salt, pepper, and 7 cups cold water. Cover, bring to a boil, and simmer gently for 2 hours. Remove ham bone and slice meat. Combine with White Sauce, heat well, and serve.

White Sauce: Blend flour and shortening or drippings in top of double boiler. Gradually add 2 cups milk and cook, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes. Yield: 2 cups.