Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. dried split peas
3 qt. water
1 ham bone
2 onions, minced
3 carrots, diced
1/2 c. diced celery
bay leaves

Preparation

Put all ingredients in a large pot. Bring to boiling point slowly.
Stir often.
Then cover and simmer about 3 hours.