Split Pea Soup

Ingredients:

1 or 2 packages dry split peas
Ham bone or ham cut into bite-size pieces
2 stalks celery, diced
1 bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 carrots, sliced thin
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 Bay Leaf
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder or 1/2 tsp fresh minced garlic
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp savory

Place all ingredients into a covered Dutch oven or Crockpot, cover with water and allow to simmer until peas are done and vegetables are tender. Serve with warm bread. This is wonderful on a cold, wet day.

Variation:
You can substitute dry lentils and cooked skinless chicken for the split peas and ham if desired