Heavenly Green Pea Soup

Ingredients:
- 1 c. split green peas (dried peas)
- 5 c. water
- 5 strips lean raw bacon, chopped fine
- 1/2 c. onion, chopped fine
- 1 clove garlic (whole)
- 1/2 c. celery, chopped small

Directions:
- Put all ingredients into large soup pot.
- Let boil for 10 minutes.
- Stir often.
- Reduce heat to simmer.
- Cook 30 to 40 minutes stirring often.
- When peas are mushy, add salt and pepper to taste and water if too thick.
- Soup may be frozen for future use.
- Remove garlic pod "if you can find it."
- "Bon appetite."