1 ham bone with some meat on it
1 large onion peeled and halved
2 large carrots washed and halved
3 cloves garlic peeled
1 large bay leaf
4-5 celery tops with stalk
1 tsp peppercorns
1 450g package green peas
1 large onion diced
4-5 med large carrots peeled & diced
3 medium potatoes peeled & diced
1 tsp pepper
Salt to taste
Place first 7 ingredients in large stockpot. Fill 3/4 with cold water. Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer and simmer for approximately 2 hours. Add dry peas and continue to cook for another hour. Remove ham bone, vegetables and meat. Discard vegetables and bone. Dice meat and return to pot. Add remaining ingredients and simmer till peas dissolve and soup is reduced to desired thickness. Adjust seasoning to taste.