English Pub Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 meaty ham bone
• 1-1/3 cups dried green split peas, rinsed
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 4 cups water
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) light beer
• 1 tablespoon prepared English mustard
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Minced fresh parsley, optional