Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried split peas
1 ham hock
1 medium onion, finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste
2 qt. water
1 c. celery, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped or shredded

Preparation

Combine peas and water.
Bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Cover and let set for 1 hour.
Add remaining ingredients.
Bring to boiling point.
Reduce heat and simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until peas look creamed and ham hock is tender. Remove ham hock.
Trim meat from bone and dice.
Return meat to soup.
Heat thoroughly and serve.
Additional water or milk may be added to soup for a thinner consistency.