Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb. green split peas
• 1 ham bone or 1 c. cut up ham
• 3 qt. water
• 1/4 c. green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 c. parsley
• 2 carrots, chopped small
• 3 to 4 drops Worcestershire sauce
• salt to taste