Split Pea Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Put the end of a moderately lean smoked ham in a kettle with carrot and peeled onion, whole potatoes and boiling water.
2. 2
   Boil 1 hour and strain.
3. 3
   Now rinse the ham thoroughly in hot water and return to strained stock, together with split peas, which have been soaked overnight and boil for 1 hour.
4. 4
   Season with salt and white pepper and add catsup.
5. 5
   Serve at once.
6. 6
   Thin with boiling water if too thick.