Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. (2 c.) dry whole green peas (available at Keaau Natural Foods)
2 ham hocks
1 large cooking onion

Preparation

Wash peas well.
Soak peas overnight in water to cover and then drain.
Put peas in soup kettle with 2 1/2 quarts of water, the cut up ham hocks and the sliced onion.
Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat so soup just simmers and cook for 2 hours.
I serve this with dark rye bread and butter.