1 lb. split green peas, rinsed
1 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
3 tbsp. butter
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 meaty hambone
2 qts. boiling water

Add peas, salt, pepper, butter, celery, onion, and hambone to water. Cover. Cook slowly for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent peas from sticking. Add more boiling water if soup cooks down and seems too thick. Yields 8 servings.