Split Pea Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 onion (large)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 cups split peas, dry
• 6 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Chop onion. Cook in margarine in a large pan until tender.
2. Wash and drain split peas.
3. Add water, split peas and salt to onion.
4. Bring to boiling.
5. Lower heat and cover pan. Simmer about 2 hours, until thickened.