Split Pea Soup Recipe

This Recipe is meant for Scouts BSA.

2 quarts water
1 lb dry split peas
1 small onion
3 carrots
3 potatoes
1 celery stalk
3/4 lb ham
1 tsp garlic powder (or 1 Tbsp minced garlic)
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Pour water into dutch oven.
Heat dutch oven over coals to about 300 degrees for Frying.
Add split peas.
Peel and dice onion, carrots, and potatoes.
Chop celery.
Dice ham.
Stir all ingredients into dutch oven.
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to about 225 degrees and cover with lid to Simmer for 2 hours.
Check and stir every 15 minutes to prevent burning on the bottom, especially as the soup thickens.
Add more water if the soup seems too thick.