Pea Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse and sort peas.
2. 2
   Soak in 2 quarts water for overnight.
3. 3
   In the morning, drain.
4. 4
   Add all of the other ingredients except for diced ham into a large stockpot.
5. 5
   Bring to a boil and simmer for about 2 hours.
6. 6
   Add the diced ham for the last half hour of cooking.
7. 7
   This soup thickens if allowed to sit overnight, so it can be extended by thinning it with water and still have a hearty soup.