Split Pea Soup

In a Large stock pot
Peas- 16 oz. bag dried split green peas
6 cups water
3 ribs celery (leave whole)
1 large onion (leave whole)
salt & pepper to taste

Cook till barely done (do not over cook)
Take out onion and celery (discard)

In a Small Pot
1/3 cup rice
3 cups water
salt and pepper to taste

Cook till done- set aside- do not drain

In a Separate pot
3 cups water
3 cups cubed potatoes
salt to taste

Cook till done- do not drain

Add rice and potatoes to peas
Add 1 package Mrs. Grass seasoning packet (sometime mom adds more Mrs. Grass
seasonings) (discard the noodles or use with something else)

In a Skillet
4 Tbsp. bacon grease or oil
3 Tbsp. flour
1 large onion chopped

Brown onion and flour in oil
Add:
3 cup water

Simmer for 10 minutes
Add to pea mixture
Simmer all for 15 minutes.