Grandma Townsley'S Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. dried split peas
1 1/2 qt. water
ham shank or ham bone with meat
1 medium onion, quartered
2 carrots, grated
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Soak peas overnight.
Drain and add fresh water.
Add all other ingredients and cook 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Add water, if necessary.
Soup will be thick and creamy.
Remove bay leaf before serving.