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1lb green or yellow split peas
2 1/2 litres of boiling water
1/4 lb of lean salt pork (uncut)
1 large diced carrot
5 sliced spring onions
1 large stalk of celery including leaves diced
2 teaspoons of salt
1/4 teaspoon of pepper

To prepare, place peas in boiling water in a large pan and simmer. Add salt pork and simmer for approximately 1 - 1 1/2 hours. Then add remaining ingredients and cover.
Continue to simmer for another 1 - 1 1/2 hours until the soup is quite thick, stirring occasionally. Add salt to taste as required.