Green Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. green split peas
2 medium carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
8 c. water
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Soak peas in cold water overnight.
Sort and drain.
Add water and bring to a boil.
Skim off top and add vegetables.
Simmer 2 or 3 hours, stirring from time to time.
Add more water if necessary or
if the soup is too thick.
Season according to taste.