1 1/2 qt. water
2 c. split peas
1/3 c. barley
3 stalks celery
2 potatoes
1 onion
3 carrots
1 bay leaf
1 clove minced garlic
1/2 c. oil
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. caraway seeds (optional)
Ham (leftovers or 5 oz. can)

Add barley and split peas to boiling water, simmer 1 hour. Saute the rest of the ingredients in oil and add to stock. Simmer 1 hour. Add caraway seed and simmer 30 more minutes.