Pea Soup
["1 lb. (2 c.) dry whole green peas (available at Keaau Natural Foods)", "2 ham hocks", "1 large cooking onion"]
["Wash peas well.", "Soak peas overnight in water to cover and then drain.", "Put peas in soup kettle with 2 1/2 quarts of water, the cut up ham hocks and the sliced onion.", "Add freshly ground black pepper to taste.", "Bring to a boil, then reduce heat so soup just simmers and cook for 2 hours.", "I serve this with dark rye bread and butter."]
["green peas", "ham hocks", "cooking onion"]