Jans Split Pea Soup

Directions

1. 1
   In a saucepan, melt margarine, add celery, onion and carrots.
2. 2
   Saute until celery and onion are translucent.
3. 3
   In a large pot add 2quarts of water, celery mixture and ham bone.
4. 4
   Add Mrs dash and bay leaves.
5. 5
   Bring to a boil and simmer for about 45 minutes or reduced.
6. 6
   Take bay leaf out and ham bone.
7. 7
   Take ham off bone and add leftover ham to water.Remove bay leaves.
8. 8
   Add split peas and add 2 more quarts of water.
9. 9
   Bring to a boil and simmer 1-2 hours.
10. 10
    With a potato masher mash peas while simmering.