1 ham bone with meat
8 c. water
1 lb. dried split green peas
4 carrots, sliced
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 bay leaf, optional

Rinse and clean peas. Combine with bone and water in large kettle. Add carrots and onion. Simmer 1 hour or until peas are soft. Take out bone and cut off meat. Add meat to the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf. This soup if needed with water or milk. Makes 6-8 servings. A good way to use leftover ham.