Split Pea Soup
["2 c. hot water", "2 c. green split peas (about 1 lb.)", "2 c. diced ham", "1 medium onion, chopped", "3/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. basil", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1 bay leaf", "2 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch pieces", "2 medium carrots, very thinly sliced"]
["Combine water, split peas, ham, onion and seasonings in 5-quart casserole.", "Cover and microwave at High 40 minutes, stirring several times during cooking."]
["water", "green split peas", "ham", "onion", "salt", "basil", "pepper", "bay leaf", "stalks celery", "carrots"]