1 lb. bag green or yellow split peas
Onion
Carrot
Celery
Bay leaf
Ham pieces
Broth from a boiled ham dinner

This soup is made with broth remaining from a boiled ham dinner. If pieces of ham, onion, carrot and celery are in the broth, so much better. Add a bay leaf, and heat thoroughly. Follow directions on pea bag for preparation using broth for the liquid. Cook slowly, stirring often, until peas are thoroughly cooked. Add water to achieve desired consistency. Season to taste. The ham broth gives a superior flavor.