Split Pea Soup
["1 ham bone or 1 1/2 cups ham", "16 oz. pkg. split peas", "2 carrots, thinly sliced", "1 medium onion, chopped", "1/4 tsp. whole allspice", "1/4 tsp. peppercorns", "1 bay leaf", "salt", "7 c. water"]
["In Dutch oven or large kettle over medium heat, heat ham bone, split peas, carrots, onion and 7 cups of water to boiling. Meanwhile, tie allspice, peppercorns and bay leaf in a cheesecloth bag.", "Add to ham bone mixture.", "Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1 hour.", "Discard spice bag.", "Add salt to taste. Remove meat from bone and return meat to soup.", "Discard bone. Makes about 7 cups or 6 servings."]
["ham bone", "split peas", "carrots", "onion", "whole allspice", "peppercorns", "bay leaf", "salt", "water"]