Split Pea Soup

Oh man, this stuff is so simple and so delicious!  I just came up with the recipe based on what sounded good.

Ingredients
1 smoked turkey leg/drumstick
1 package split green peas (the dried kind)
1 carrot, chopped
1 onion, chopped
a small amount of oil or butter for sauteing
salt, to taste (note, the smoked turkey leg is already salty, so taste first)
freshly ground black pepper, in copious amounts

Directions
1. Boil turkey leg until meat is tender and falling off of the bone.  I've boiled it anywhere up to three hours.  While turkey leg is boiling, saute chopped carrot and onion until golden brown.
2. Let it cool down, then remove bones and chop finely (I also remove most of the skin).  Return meat to the broth and add carrot/onion saute.  Rinse the peas and add to the broth as well.
3. Simmer, covered, until peas are soft.  Add lots of ground black pepper and enjoy!