Pea Soup

• 1 lb. dried green peas
• 2 medium-sized onions
• 2 carrots

Soak the peas overnight. Put soaked peas and prepared vegetables into a large saucepan, add the ham bone, salt and pepper, and water. Bring to the boil, cover the pan and simmer until the peas are soft. Sieve the vegetables. Return the pulp to the liquid and reheat.