Old Fashioned Pea Soup

1/2 lb Whole green peas

1/2 lb Split green peas

1 Smoked ham shank, uncooked

1 md Onion, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste Soak whole green peas overnight in a four quart kettle filled with water. In the morning add split peas and remaining ingredients. Boil slowly for about 4 hours. Remove ham shank and serve soup without straining. Source: The New Ford Treasury of FAVORITE RECIPES from Famous Restaurants Compiled and tested by Nancy Kennedy, Women`s Editor, Ford Times - 1964