Old-Fashioned Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. yellow or green diced peas
1 ham bone or small pieces leftover ham, chopped fine
1 carrot, finely diced
1/4 c. barley
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 c. diced raw potatoes
4 c. chicken broth
4 c. water
salt and pepper

Preparation

Soak peas overnight; drain water.
Add all ingredients to peas. Cook 4 to 5 hours in large pot over low heat, stirring occasionally or cook in slow cooker 8 to 10 hours on low.
Serves 8 to 10.