Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. dried split peas
2 qt. water
1 ham bone
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 c. finely chopped celery
1 sprig parsley
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced

Preparation

In large saucepan, heat peas and water to boiling and boil for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Add ham bone, onion, celery, parsley, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling.
Reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Add carrots.
Cover and simmer for an additional 30 minutes. Remove bone.
Trim meat from bone and add meat to soup.