Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. green split peas
1 ham bone or 1 c. cut up ham
3 qt. water
1/4 c. green pepper, finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 bay leaves
1/4 c. parsley
2 carrots, chopped small
3 to 4 drops Worcestershire sauce
salt to taste

Preparation

You will need a 5-quart pot.