Split Pea Soup
["1 lb. green split peas", "1 medium onion", "2 c. diced ham", "3 qt. water", "1 raw carrot, grated", "2 tsp. salt", "1 raw potato, diced (optional)"]
["Sort peas.", "Place in kettle with water and salt; bring to a boil.", "Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 2 to 3 hours.", "Add water from time to time as necessary."]
["green split peas", "onion", "ham", "water", "carrot", "salt", "potato"]