Green Split Pea Soup

1 pound green split peas
3 quarts water
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 raw carrot, diced
1/2 cup raw potatoes, diced
1 ham bone or 1/8 pound salt pork

Rinse and sort peas. Place all ingredients in kettle [Dutch oven]. Bring to a boil and simmer 3 hours. Add water from time to time, if necessary. You may want to put through a sieve and reheat (or can use a blender).

[Number of servings not given, but probably serves 6 to 8.]

(from Jack Rabbit)