Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: wash and sort peas. in a 5-quart dutch oven, combine peas, water, bouillon cubes, onions, garlic, oregano, pepper, ham shank, and bay leaf. bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 hours. remove meat from bone and cut into bite-sized pieces. return meat to soup. stir in carrots and celery. simmer an additional 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until soup reaches desired thickness. remove bay leaf.

Target recipe: put the onion in a large non stick saucepan over medium low heat. cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the onion is wilted and translucent. add the garlic, stir and continue to cook for 1 minute. stir in the split peas, then the seasonings, hot sauce and the broth. raise the heat to medium and bring to a boil. reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour, until the soup is fairly thick. remove the cover and stir well before serving.