From cooks.com
2 lbs ground beef
½ t salt
¼ t pepper
¼ t oregano
¼ t basil
1/8 t seasoning salt
1 pkg onion soup mix
6 C boiling water
1 can tomato sauce
1 T soy sauce
1 C celery leaves
1 C sliced carrot
1/3 C dried split peas
1 C elbow macaroni
grated parmesan cheese
Directions
1. In a large saucepan, brown meat, drain fat
2. Add salt, pepper, oregano, basil, seasoning salt
3. Stir in boiling water, tomato sauce, and soy sauce
4. Cover and simmer 15 min
5. Meanwhile, prepare celery, celery leaves, and carrots. Add to simmering mixture with split peas and continue to simmer for 30 min
6. Add macaroni and simmer for 30 min longer, adding more water if necessary and stirring occasionally
7. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese
