Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. split peas
6 c. water
4 c. chicken broth
1/4 lb. ham
3/4 c. celery (some leaves)
2 leeks
1 large onion
2 1/2 c. potatoes
1 1/2 c. carrots
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
dash of hot pepper sauce
1 tsp. thyme

Preparation

Combine peas and water. Boil 2 minutes. Rest from heat 1 hour. Add all but potatoes and carrots. Simmer 1 1/2 hours. Add potatoes and carrots. Cook 30 minutes.