Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 qt. hot water
1 lb. green split peas (2 c.)
1 1/2 to 2 lb. meaty ham bone or 2 c. diced ham
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 to 1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
2 stalks celery, in 1/4-inch slices
2 medium carrots, sliced thin

Preparation

Combine water, split peas, ham, onion and seasonings in 5-quart casserole.
Cover.
Microwave at High for 40 minutes, stirring several times during cooking.
Remove bone; cut off meat and dice.
Return meat to soup.
Add vegetables.
Microwave, uncovered, 20 to 30 minutes or until soup is desired thickness and vegetables are tender, stirring several times during cooking. Makes 2 quarts.