Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 c. water
1 lb. dried split peas
1 lb. ham without bone in or 2 lb. smoked ham
1 medium onion (1/2 c.)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 Tbsp. pepper
2 medium carrots, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium stalks celery, cut in 1/2-inch pieces

Preparation

Boil peas for 2 minutes; remove from heat and let stand 1 hour.
Rinse well.
Add to peas, ham, onion, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 1 hour or until done.
Cut ham from bone and simmer until vegetables are done (45 minutes).