Bernardin Home Canning: Because You Can: Habitant Soup

Ingredients

• 16 oz (454 g) dried split peas
• 8 cups (2000 ml) water
• 1-1/2 cups (375 ml) chopped carrots
• 1 cup (250 ml) chopped onion
• 1 cup (250 ml) diced cooked ham
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt & pepper