2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. each pepper, oregano & basil
1/8 tsp. seasoned salt
1 pkg. onion soup mix (for 3 or 4 servings)
6 c. boiling water
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 c. celery, sliced crosswise
1/4 c. celery leaves, torn in pieces
1 c. carrots, sliced
1/3 c. split peas
1 c. elbow macaroni

Brown meat in large kettle. Add salt, pepper, oregano, basil, seasoned salt and onion soup mix. Stir in boiling water, tomato sauce and soy sauce. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add celery, celery leaves and carrots with the split peas and continue to cook for 30 minutes. Add macaroni and simmer for another 30 minutes, adding more water if necessary. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese. Makes 6 to 8 servings.