On 8 Jan 2012 19:22:21 GMT, Mike Muth > wrote:

>Dice the ham.
>Fry the ham and onion in bacon fat until they are lightly browned.
>Cut up the vegetables into small pieces.
>Add the vegetables to the ham and onion.Soup
>Let them simmer for 15 minutes.
>Add the hot water and the peas.
>Boil gently until the peas are tender, stirring constantly.
>Season with the salt and pepper to taste.
>Add the brown sugar.
>Remove the soup from the fire and rub through a sieve.

You rub ham, onion, and veggies through a sieve?

You have no split peas -- or anything else meaningful -- left.

-- Larry