Split Pea Soup

1 lb of peas
1 ham bone
1 ½ c onions chopped
1 t salt
1 t pepper
¼ t margorom
¼ t thyme
1 c celery chopped
1 c carrots chopped

Cover peas with 2 quarts water and simmer for 2 minutes.
Let peas soak for 1 hour.

Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 ½ hours.

Cut up ham and vegetables add to stock pot then simmer for 30 minutes.

Serve with French bread.