Low-Fat Split Pea Soup(Serves 6)  
["1 pkg. split green peas", "4 large carrots, diced small", "2 large onions, diced", "1 stalk celery with leaves, chopped", "1/4 lb. turkey ham, diced (optional)", "2 tsp. salt", "2 tsp. pepper"]
["Cook peas until nearly tender, about 2 hours.", "Add the remaining ingredients and cook until mushy and hot."]
["green peas", "carrots", "onions", "celery", "turkey ham", "salt", "pepper"]