Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. split peas, soaked overnight, covered with water, then drained
1 (2 lb.) smoked butt, cooked according to directions with 2 qt. water
1 c. chopped onions
salt and pepper to taste
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped carrots
1 tsp. chopped parsley
1 c. diced or chopped potatoes

Preparation

Remove butt; add peas and 1 quart water.
Cover and simmer about 1 1/2 hours.
Cut butt in pieces; add to soup with celery, carrots and parsley.
Cook, uncovered, approximately 1/2 hour. Add potatoes; cook until potatoes are cooked.