Thanks, Len and Joan. There is nothing like an omelet with lots of sauteed vegetables.
Although it is not pea soup weather, my husband felt that he could manage eating pea soup for dinner on Wednesday, even without my pureeing the carrots and celery. I made sure to cut the vegetables small and to sauté them for ten minutes before adding the peas and water. I also cut the ham pieces, which I thawed from the freezer, into small chunks. He was able to eat it without problems, so that is a good sign. I also made mini-cornmeal muffins to accompany the soup.
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