Split Pea Soup
["1 lb. split peas", "3 qt. water", "1 medium onion, chopped", "1/2 c. diced raw carrots", "1/2 c. diced raw potatoes", "1 ham bone or 1/8 lb. salt pork"]
["Rinse and sort peas.", "Place in large kettle with remaining ingredients.", "Bring to a boil and let simmer for at least 3 hours. Season to taste.", "Add more water from time to time, if necessary. Put soup through sieve, food mill or blender.", "Reheat and serve."]
["split peas", "water", "onion", "carrots", "potatoes", "ham bone"]