Split Pea Soup

I love, love, love steaming, hot, thick, soup on a cold winter day! I made this recipe up last year and haven't had it since, I don't really remember putting so many ingredients in it but I trusted myself and it turned out very very tasty.

1 lb Split Peas

8 C  Water

12 Chicken Bullion Cubes

1 C Carrots, minced

1 C Onions, minced

1 C Potato, minced

1 t  Sage

1 t  Powdered Ginger

1/2 C  Crumbled Bacon (I just buy the pre-crumbled kind in the salad section) or

Ham

Salt and Pepper. to taste

2 T  FreshGarlic, minced

2 T Celery, minced or

2 t Celery Seeds

1. Rinse off Peas
2. Put everything in a large pot
3. Bring to a boil then reduce temperature and simmer for 1 hour.
4. Serve with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches