Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. dry split peas
2 qt. water
1 ham hock or 1 c. diced ham
1/2 c. finely chopped celery
1/2 c. thin sliced carrots
1 tsp. finely chopped onion or 1 pkg. dry onion soup mix

Preparation

Simmer in crock-pot for 5 to 8 hours, or boil gently 2 to 3 hours in a large kettle.
Take meat off bone; return to soup.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Can puree with hand held blender, if desired.
Makes 8 servings.