1 c  Split peas
3 c  Water (cold)
2 lb Smoked ham, shank or bone
3 qt Water, boiling
1    Onion, chopped
Celery leaves
1 ts Salt
2    Carrots, minced

Wash and sort peas; soak in cold water overnight. Drain and place in a
large pot; add water, ham bone, onion, celery leaves, carrots, salt. Bring
to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until peas are very tender, about 2
hours, adding more water if needed. Remove ham; chop and return to soup.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Also freezes well.