Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 ham bone or 1 1/2 cups ham
16 oz. pkg. split peas
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 tsp. whole allspice
1/4 tsp. peppercorns
1 bay leaf
salt
7 c. water

Preparation

In Dutch oven or large kettle over medium heat, heat ham bone, split peas, carrots, onion and 7 cups of water to boiling. Meanwhile, tie allspice, peppercorns and bay leaf in a cheesecloth bag.
Add to ham bone mixture.
Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1 hour.
Discard spice bag.
Add salt to taste. Remove meat from bone and return meat to soup.
Discard bone. Makes about 7 cups or 6 servings.