Split Pea Chowder

Ingredients

• 3 c diced cooked chicken
• 1 12 c finely chopped carrots
• 1 c finely chopped onions
• 34 c finely chopped celery
• 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
• 18 tsp dried thyme leaves
• 1 16 oz pkg green split peas rinsed and drained
• 8 c chicken broth
• 14 tsp salt
• 18 tsp pepper

Directions

1. In 5-quart Dutch oven combine all ingredients bring to a boil
2. Reduce heat cover and simmer approximately 2 hours or until chowder has thickened stirring occasionally
3. Makes 8 1 12 cup servings