Pea Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Soak beans 4 hours or overnight.
2. 2
   Discard water.
3. 3
   Dice potatoes (skin on), celery, carrots and onion.
4. 4
   Add ham.
5. 5
   Put in 6-quart pot.
6. 6
   Cover ingredients with water.
7. 7
   Simmer 4 hour.
8. 8
   Remove ham. Remove fat and bone.
9. 9
   Cut ham into bite-size pieces.
10. 10
    Return to soup.
11. 11
    To thin, cook longer.
12. 12
    To thicken, add water.
13. 13
    Serve with toasted bagels.