1 lb. yellow split peas
Ham bone
1 c. celery (1/2 inch pieces)
1/2 c. chopped onion

In a six-quart kettle boil ham bone that still has some meat left, about 1/2 hour.Take meat from the bone and keep 2 quarts of the water. Add 1 lb. yellow split peas (which have been rinsed), celery, onion and ham pieces to water and bring to boil, then simmer about 3 hours. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.