Mary'S Famous Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 bag dried peas
7 c. water
12 to 15 peppercorns
2 1/2 cloves garlic
3 medium stalks celery, cut in chunks
3 to 4 carrots, cut in chunks
3 bay leaves
4 peeled potatoes, cut and cubed
1 large onion, diced
1 ring smoked kielbasi, cut in chunks

Preparation

Rinse peas in colander with cold water, picking out shells. Put into a 6-quart pot with water.
Bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Turn off heat and let set for 1 hour.
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil once more.
Simmer for 2 to 3 hours.