Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. green split peas
1 medium onion
2 c. diced ham
3 qt. water
1 raw carrot, grated
2 tsp. salt
1 raw potato, diced (optional)

Preparation

Sort peas.
Place in kettle with water and salt; bring to a boil.
Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 2 to 3 hours.
Add water from time to time as necessary.