SPLIT PEA SOUP

1 lb. split peas

3 qts. water

1 ham bone

salt

2 carrots, sliced

1 stalk celery, chopped

1 large onion, chopped

pepper

Wash peas, add cold water, vegetables and ham bone and simmer for three hours or until mixture is thick. Remove ham bone, force peas through coarse sieve and season to taste. Dilute with milk. Serve with toasted croutons.