Split Pea And Ham Soup
["1 lb. split peas", "2 1/2 to 3 qt. water", "1/2 c. diced carrots", "1/2 c. chopped onions", "1/8 tsp. thyme", "bay leaf", "2 tsp. salt", "ham bone with meat", "1 1/2 tsp. sugar", "1 Tbsp. butter"]
["Place peas in water; soak overnight. Cook carrots and onions for 10 minutes or until soft; add to peas. Add thyme, bay leaf, salt and ham bone. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer about 2 hours. Remove bone. Can put in blender. Then add sugar and butter."]
["split peas", "water", "carrots", "onions", "thyme", "bay leaf", "salt", "ham bone", "sugar", "butter"]