Split Pea and Ham Soup

By slane2

Ingredients

• 1 lb dry green split peas
• 1 ham steak, chopped into 1/2" cubes
• 12 C cold water
• 1/4 C chopped onion
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 1/2 t salt
• 1/4 t pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Wash peas in large sieve under cold water. Turn into large soup pot with lid and add the cold water. Cover and let stand in a cool place overnight

Three hours before mealtime, add all of the remaining ingredients and simmer, covered, for 3 hours, stirring frequently.

Serve with crusty bread.