Split Pea Vegetable Soup
["1 1/2 c. dry split peas, rinsed", "2 1/2 qt. water", "1/2 tsp. allspice", "2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. pepper", "6 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes", "6 carrots, chopped", "2 medium onions, chopped", "2 c. cubed cooked ham", "1/2 medium head cabbage, shredded"]
["In a large kettle, combine peas, water, allspice, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.", "Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.", "Stir in potatoes, carrots, onions, ham and cabbage; return to a boil.", "Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.", "Makes about 5 quarts.", "Freezes well."]
["peas", "water", "allspice", "salt", "pepper", "potatoes", "carrots", "onions", "ham", "head cabbage"]