Grandma's Pea Soup Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 pound dried whole peas
• 1/2 pound dried green split peas
• 1 meaty ham bone
• 3 quarts water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped celery leaves
• 1 teaspoon bouquet garni (mixed herbs)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 pound smoked sausage, chopped, optional
• SPAETZLE DUMPLINGS:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 Eggland's Best Egg, beaten
• 1/3 cup water