Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. dried split peas (about 1 lb.)
2 qt. water
1 ham bone
1/2 c. minced onion
1 c. minced celery
1 sprig parsley
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

In large kettle, heat peas and water to boiling.
Boil gently for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour.
Add remaining ingredients.
Heat to boiling.
Cover and simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until peas are soft and mushy.
Remove bone; trim meat from bone and add to soup.
If you wish, thin soup with milk or water.
Season to taste.