Split Pea Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse the dry green split peas.
2. 2
   Pick out any stems or stones. Put peas, ham hock, onion, pepper and water in a pot.
3. 3
   Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours until ham hock is tender.
4. 4
   Remove ham hock and cut meat from bone.
5. 5
   Cut meat into small pieces.
6. 6
   Return meat into soup.
7. 7
   Heat to serving temperature.