Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. split peas
4 c. water
1 meaty ham bone
1/3 c. chopped onion
1/3 c. chopped celery
1/3 c. chopped carrot
1 small bay leaf
1/2 tsp. salt
1 small clove garlic

Preparation

Wash and drain split peas.
Combine all ingredients in a kettle with tight fitting lid.
Bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 2 hours.
Stir occasionally.
Remove bone; cool slightly.
Cut ham off bone and dice.
Add to soup and heat thoroughly.
Remove bay leaf before serving.