Split Pea Soup

6c water
1 1/2c split peas (1#bag)
2 large onions (chopped)
1/8t pepper
2 stalks celery
1 large potato
1T salt (to taste)
1 large polish sausage (cut into bite size)

Cook everthing together, except sausage, bringing to boil. Turn down and let cook slowly until peas are soft (mushy). Put through colander. Put back on stove and add sausage. Simmer about 1/2 hour before serving. (If I want lots, 1 1/2 times this recipe)

Marilyn Zobrist