Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 meaty ham bone or 2 c. ham, cut in large pieces
1 lb. dried green split peas
1 onion, diced
1/2 c. chopped celery with tops
2 to 3 sprigs fresh parsley
2 to 3 cloves garlic
2 to 3 qt. water
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Rinse
split
peas several times.
Combine all ingredients
in a
large
saucepan or Dutch oven.
Cover with water. Cook
on slow burner until peas melt to a smooth consistency. Add more water if necessary.
Good served with French bread.