Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. split peas
1 1/2 c. onions
1 c. diced celery
1 ham bone
1 c. carrots
pepper to taste

Preparation

Wash peas; look for floating things and pebbles.
Fill a pot with 6 cups of water; add 2 cups of peas.
Boil for 2 minutes. Cover and let stand for 1 hour; drain.
Add ham bone, onions and 4 cups water.
Bring to a boil and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Remove bone; cut off ham and add some additional pieces.
Return to soup and add carrots and celery; season to taste.
Cook, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes.
Cool soup and remove fat.
Reheat and serve.