Mormon Split Pea Soup
["1 (16 oz.) pkg. dry split peas", "3 medium carrots, cut in 1/2-inch slices", "3 medium celery stalks, diced", "2 medium onions, diced", "water", "1 Tbsp. salad oil", "1 lb. ground pork", "1 c. fresh bread crumbs (2 slices white bread)", "1/2 tsp. rubbed sage", "salt", "3 medium potatoes (1 lb.), peeled and cut into bite size", "1/4 tsp. pepper"]
["Wash split peas in cold water.", "Use a 5-quart kettle and combine peas, carrots, 1/2 diced onion and celery and 8 cups water.", "Over high heat, bring to boil.", "Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. In a 12-inch skillet, over medium heat, cook the remaining celery and onion until tender, stirring occasionally.", "With a slotted spoon, remove vegetables and place in a large bowl. Add ground pork, bread crumbs, sage, 2 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon salt.", "Mix well.", "Shape mixture into 1-inch balls.", "Cook meatballs in the drippings over medium heat until browned.", "Drain on paper towels. To the split pea mix, add potatoes, pepper and 2 1/2 teaspoons salt.", "Heat to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.", "Add meatballs. Cover and continue cooking 15 minutes. Stir occasionally."]
["peas", "carrots", "celery stalks", "onions", "water", "salad oil", "ground pork", "bread crumbs", "sage", "salt", "potatoes", "pepper"]