Split Pea Soup
["1 ham bone", "8 c. water", "1 lb. dried split green peas", "4 medium size carrots, pared and diced", "1 medium size onion, chopped", "1 bay leaf", "salt and pepper"]
["Combine ham bone, water, peas, carrots, onion and bay leaf in a large kettle.", "Bring to boiling; cover.", "Simmer 1 hour until peas are soft.", "Remove ham bone; cut off bits of meat and add to soup.", "Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.", "Remove bay leaf."]
["ham bone", "water", "green peas", "carrots", "onion", "bay leaf", "salt"]