| In my opinion, one of the best places to get really good | | | | 3 tbsp margarine |
| recipes is from the local churches and other local | | | | Combine potatoes, onion, celery, salt, pepper, parsley, |
| organizations cookbooks. When the best cooks in a | | | | and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Cook for 20-25 |
| community come together and share their recipes, it is | | | | minutes until potatoes are tender. Reduce heat and |
| always a treasure trove of mouth-watering results. | | | | add milk and margarine. Cook until heated through. |
| So, needless to say, I have many such books in my | | | | Serve hot. |
| vintage collection. This Pork Split Pea Soup recipe | | | | PORK SPLIT PEA SOUP |
| was found in a church cookbook from Waterloo, | | | | 1 lb dry green split peas (2 cups) |
| Iowa. I have never been to Iowa but was born and | | | | 8 cups cold water |
| raised close by in Indiana. Since both states are farm | | | | 1 cup chopped onion |
| states and have a lot in common, I grabbed this old | | | | 1/2 cup chopped celery |
| cookbook when I got the chance. I felt sure it would | | | | 1 1/2 tsp salt |
| be full of good recipes and I have not been | | | | 1/2 tsp dried marjoram, crushed |
| disappointed. The potato soup is from an old | | | | 1/4 tsp pepper |
| grocery store in the midwest that gave away recipe | | | | 1 lb ground pork |
| cards. Most of their recipe cards featured quick, | | | | 3/4 tsp sage |
| easy, and economical recipes. This soup is no | | | | 1/2 tsp salt |
| exception. If you like soup, if you are looking for | | | | 1/8 tsp pepper |
| quick and easy recipes, if you are looking for ways to | | | | 3 med potatoes, peeled and diced |
| feed your family economically, here are some old-time | | | | Rinse split peas. In a large kettle or Dutch oven |
| recipes to add to your files. | | | | combine split peas, cold water, onion, celery, 1 1/2 |
| POTATO SOUP | | | | teaspoons salt, marjoram, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Bring |
| This recipe is another grocery store give-away recipe. | | | | to a boil, cover and simmer till peas are tender, about 1 |
| 6 med potatoes, peeled and cubed | | | | hour. Do not drain. Meanwhile, combine ground pork, |
| 1 small onion, chopped | | | | sage, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. |
| 1 stalk celery, chopped | | | | Mix thoroughly. Shape into twenty-four one-inch |
| 1 tsp seasoned salt | | | | balls. Drop balls and potatoes into soup mixture; |
| Dash of pepper | | | | return to boiling. Cover, simmer 20 minutes longer. |
| 1 tbsp parsley flakes | | | | Season to taste if needed. |
| 4 cups water | | | | Serves 10 to 12 |
| 2 cups milk | | | | Enjoy! |