(Serves 4)

For this recipe, you will need:

· 2 cups split peas
· 3 qts. cold water
· 1 ham bone
· 1 cup diced ham
· 1 small onion
· ¼ cup diced celery
· 1 tsp. salt
· ½ tsp. pepper

1) Soak peas overnight in enough water to cover.

2) In the morning, add 3 quarts cold water to ham bone.

3) Add drained peas, celery, onion, seasoning and diced ham.

4) Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer slowly for about 4 hours or until peas are soft.

5) Add more water as needed.

6) Serve hot.

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