Split Pea Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups dried split peas, (1 pound), sorted and rinsed
• 8 cups water
• 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 2 medium celery stalks, finely chopped (1 cup)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 ham bone or 2 pounds shanks
• 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 1/2 cups)