• 1 cup Green Split Peas
• 1 cup Chopped Onion
• 1 cup chopped celery, including some leaves
• 6 cups water or vegetable cooking water
• 2 teaspoons vegetable salt
• Dash of pepper

Put all ingredients into a two-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about one and a half hours or until peas fall apart. Stir occasionally. Serve hot.