Split Pea Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Wash peas and soak overnight in enough water to cover.
2. 2
   In the morning, boil the ham hock in water for 1/2 hour.
3. 3
   Add the peas and soaking water to the ham hock kettle, cover and boil slowly until the peas are mushy, about 1 hour.
4. 4
   Remove the ham hock.
5. 5
   Scrape and slice carrots and add, with onions, to the cooked peas.
6. 6
   Salt if necessary.
7. 7
   Cook for another 30 minutes.
8. 8
   If there is meat on the ham hock, chop fine and return to soup.
9. 9
   Serves 6.