Split-Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 ham bone
1 (16 oz.) pkg. split peas, washed thoroughly
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 tsp. whole allspice
1/4 tsp. peppercorns
1 bay leaf
salt

Preparation

In Dutch oven or large kettle over medium heat, heat ham bone, split peas, carrots, onion and 7 cups water to boiling.