Split Pea Soup
["2 qt. water", "2 c. dry green split peas", "4 stalks of celery cut up", "2 carrots cut up", "1 medium size onion cut up", "1/4 tsp. thyme", "1 bay leaf", "salt and pepper", "pinch cayenne pepper"]
["Boil hard for 20 minutes then slowly until peas are soft. Strain through a colander or food mill."]
["water", "peas", "stalks of celery", "carrots", "onion", "thyme", "bay leaf", "salt", "cayenne pepper"]