Ham And Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. dried peas
1 c. chopped celery
1 bay leaf
2 qt. water
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 ham bone
1/2 c. diced carrot
salt and pepper

Preparation

Wash and sort peas.
Place in a large pot and add water; bring to a boil and simmer 2 minutes.
Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour.
Add ham bone, vegetables, bay leaf and thyme. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until peas are soft.
Remove bone; cut off meat and dice. Return meat to soup.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Makes 2 quarts.