Pea Soup(Reduced Fat)  
["2 c. dry split peas", "2 qt. water", "4 slices raw bacon", "1 onion, chopped", "3 bay leaves", "1/2 c. chopped carrots", "1/4 c. chopped celery", "pepper to taste"]
["Heat all ingredients until boiling; then simmer until peas are done (about 2 to 3 hours)."]
["peas", "water", "bacon", "onion", "bay leaves", "carrots", "celery", "pepper"]