Ingredients 1 pound dried split peas 3 cup water, (cold) 2 pounds smoked ham shank, or bone 3 quarts water, boiling 1 each onion, chopped 1
celery leaves 1 teaspoon salt 2 each carrots, minced
Directions: Wash and sort peas; soak in cold water overnight. Drain and place in a large pot; add water, ham bone, onion, celery leaves, carrots, salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until peas are very tender, about 2 hours, adding more water if needed. Remove ham; chop and return to soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Also freezes well.