Homemade Split Pea Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Heat peas and water to boiling in a large stock pot. Boil uncovered 2 minutes; remove from heat and cover.Meanwhile chop the onion and celery.After the peas have been soaking for an hour, add the onion, celery, pepper and ham bone.
2. 2
   Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 1 hour 30 minutes or until peas are tender.
3. 3
   Remove the ham bone from the pot and take the meat off the bone; cut into bit sized pieces.Stir the ham and carrots into the soup.
4. 4
   Heat to boiling; reduce heat.Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until the carrots are tender and the soup is nice and thick.
5. 5
   Serve with crusty bread and butter!