ELENA’S SPLIT PEA SOUP

stewing beef (“potjiekos” cuts) and some bones; amount to taste
2 standard packets split peas
4 – 6 carrots, grated
2 onions, finely chopped
1 cup of soup celery, chopped
6 cloves
6 – 8 potatoes, size to taste
salt and pepper to taste

In a large pot, add split peas, meat, bones and cloves with enough water; boil until split peas are completely soft – adding hot water when needed.
Add the carrots, onions, potatoes, soup celery, salt, black pepper and hot water, cook on medium to high heat for an hour, stirring occasionally.

Recipe and photo: Elena Kaminaridou Prins