Grandma'S Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb split peas (yellow or green)
10 cups cold water
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced onion
1 lb ham bone (can substitute smoked ham hocks)
salt and pepper

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a large soup pot.
Bring to a boil slowly.
Reduce heat and simmer until thick.
Remove bone, skin, and any fat.
Chop meat into bite-sized pieces.
Season to taste.