1/2 large Onion, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup Chopped Sweet Peppers
2 large Scallions, chopped
8 ounces Diced Ham
1/2 stick of Butter
1 TBSP Chopped Garlic
1 lb (2 1/4 cups) Green Split Peas
2 quart Chicken Broth
2 – 12 ounce bottles of Beer
2 – 0.5 liter bottles of Water
2 Celery stalks, chopped
1 large Carrot, chopped
1 tsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Oregano
1 tsp Parsley
1 tsp Basil
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black & Red Pepper
1 tsp Sugar
1 cup Milk
In food processor, chop Onion, Sweet Peppers, and Scallions.
Then, in large pot, brown Diced Ham with Butter, Garlic, Onion, Sweet Peppers, and Scallions.
Mix Green Split Peas and 1/2 quart Chicken Broth in blender and puree.
Add mixture to pot.
Add the rest of the Chicken Broth.
Add Beer.
Add Water.
In food processor, chop Celery and Carrot.
Add to pot.
Add Chili Powder, Oregano, Parsley, Basil, Salt, Pepper, and Sugar.
Add Milk.
Transfer all to Crock Pot.
Simmer at low heat forever, (24 hours), stirring to bottom of pot constantly.