Simple And Good Ham And Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package dried split peas (2 cups)
2 lbs smoked ham shank
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon basil leaves
1 small onion, chopped
6 peppercorns
8 cups water
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 medium carrot, chopped if desired

Preparation

In large saucepan, combine first 7 ingredients. Simmer covered, 1 hour, Stir in celery and carrots and continue simmering for 1/2 to 1 hour or until peas are tender and soup thickens.
Remove peppercorns and ham shank, cut meat from bone and return to soup. Heat through.