Split Pea Soup
["2 c. dried split peas", "2 qt. water", "1 ham bone", "1 medium onion, finely chopped", "1 c. finely chopped celery", "1 sprig parsley", "1 bay leaf", "salt and pepper to taste", "2 medium carrots, thinly sliced"]
["In large saucepan, heat peas and water to boiling and boil for 2 minutes.", "Remove from heat.", "Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Add ham bone, onion, celery, parsley, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling.", "Reduce heat.", "Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Add carrots.", "Cover and simmer for an additional 30 minutes. Remove bone.", "Trim meat from bone and add meat to soup."]
["peas", "water", "ham bone", "onion", "celery", "parsley", "bay leaf", "salt", "carrots"]