Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. split green peas, rinsed and drained
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
3 Tbsp. butter
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 large onion
2 carrots, chopped
1 meaty ham bone

Preparation

Bring water to a boil.
Add peas, salt, pepper, butter, celery, onion, carrots and ham bone.
Cover; cook slowly for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Serves 6.