Split Pea Soup
["8 c. water", "1 lb. dried split peas", "1 lb. ham without bone in or 2 lb. smoked ham", "1 medium onion (1/2 c.)", "1 tsp. salt", "1/4 Tbsp. pepper", "2 medium carrots, cut in 1/2-inch pieces", "2 medium stalks celery, cut in 1/2-inch pieces"]
["Boil peas for 2 minutes; remove from heat and let stand 1 hour.", "Rinse well.", "Add to peas, ham, onion, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 1 hour or until done.", "Cut ham from bone and simmer until vegetables are done (45 minutes)."]
["water", "peas", "ham without bone", "onion", "salt", "pepper", "carrots", "stalks celery"]