Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1½ C green split peas
• 7 C water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 large carrot , chopped
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 2 stalks celery , chopped
• ½ t salt
• 1 t prepared mustard

Instructions

1. Combine peas, water and bay leaf in a heavy pot, bring to a boil, then lower heat to simmer.
2. Chop the vegetables, adding them to the pot as you get them ready. Gently simmer, covered or with lid slightly ajar, for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. Add salt and mustard, and more water if necessary.