Split Pea Soup

Make an old favorite to warm up the winter nights.

1 cup green or yellow split peas
4 to 6 cups cold water
1/4 - 1/2 pound salt pork
1 onion, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon ginger (optional)
1 tablespoon margarine
1 tablespoon flour

Look over and wash the peas. Place in a saucepan with the water, pork, and vegetables. Cover and simmer until very tender, about an hour and a half. Remove the pork and cut into small dice. Sieve the soup and return it to the saucepan. Add the diced pork, seasonings, and blended margarine and flour. Cook, stirring, until smooth. Correct seasoning if necessary. Serves 4-6.

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