Pea Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Soak peas overnight, and then drain water before cooking.
2. 2
   Put ham bone in large pot, cover and cook for 1/2 hour.
3. 3
   Add whole peas, onion, bay leaf, parsley, and cook slow for about 2 hours. Remove ham bone from pan and set aside to cool, take any small pieces apart to add to soup later.
4. 4
   Add split peas, carrots, celery and cook for 1 more hour.
5. 5
   Make sure to keep adding hot water to cover peas at all times.
6. 6
   Check if peas are cooked and soup has thickened.
7. 7
   Add salt and pepper to taste...bonne appetit.