Split Pea Soup

From: Taste of Home Cookbook

I was not a big soup eater until I realized how practical it is for meals on a budget.  Amazingly, my tastes changed right along with that mind set.  Here's a soup recipe I've made twice this fall and will make again.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) dried split peas
  • 2 cups diced fully cooked lean ham
  • 2 diced carrots
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 2 medium potatoes, cubes
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tsp majoram
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp basil
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Directions

  • Put all ingredients in a stock pot.  Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for 1.5 hours.
 Last night while eating I figured this soup cost about $3.80 to make and easily makes two meals.  It's also great for company.  Serve with Artisan Bread Rolls. 

Caleb's Breakfast Muffins

INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup milk
1 egg
1/2 cup applesauce
1 mashed banana
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup quick oats
1/3 cup sugar
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:
Heat oven to 400 degrees.  beat milk, applesauce and egg.  Stir in fruit.  Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.  Add to mixture in bowl.  Add quick oats and stir.  Pour in muffin cups.  Bake 18-20 minutes.

This can be used with 1 cup of a variety of fruits.  Also I always substitute applesauce for oil but you can use oil.  The muffins in the photo have no oats... I forgot. Oops