Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. split peas, washed
1/4 c. ham base
2 carrots, finely diced
1 onion, finely diced
roux (flour and oil paste)
2 c. diced, cooked ham (optional)

Preparation

In a large pot, cover peas with water almost to top of pot. Cook on medium approximately 1 1/2 hours.
Test for softness. Peas must be soft enough to mash.
Add 1/4 cup ham base and mash. Thicken with roux.