Split Pea Soup
["2 c. dried peas", "2 qt. water (8 c.)", "1 ham bone with ham", "1 c. chopped celery", "1/2 c. sliced carrots", "1 c. cubed potatoes", "chopped onion", "1 bay leaf", "1/4 tsp. thyme", "pepper"]
["Wash peas.", "Put in water to boil.", "Simmer 2 minutes.", "Remove from heat.", "Cover and let stand 1 hour.", "Add ham bone, vegetables, bay leaf and thyme.", "Heat to boiling.", "Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until peas are soft.", "Remove bone. Cut off meat and dice.", "Return meat to soup.", "Season to taste with pepper.", "Makes about 2 quarts."]
["peas", "water", "ham bone with", "celery", "carrots", "potatoes", "onion", "bay leaf", "thyme", "pepper"]