Instructions

  1. Place ham bone in a medium stock pot. Fill water to just cover ham bone.
  2. Bring water to a boil and add carrots, celery, potato, onion, pepper, and bay leaves.
  3. Reduce heat to a medium simmer. Simmer 1 hour.
  4. Add lentils.
  5. 10 minutes before serving, bring back to a boil and add egg noodles.
  6. 5 minutes before serving, add peas.
  7. Serve when noodles are cooked to desired "doneness".