Split pea soup

This is what I made for lunch today...

Split Pea Soup

Combine in soup pot:
16 oz. dried split peas
6 c. filtered water
1 t. salt
Bring to a boil; reduce heat,
simmer until peas are tender (1 hour?)

Add:
2 russet potatoes, diced
3 large carrots, diced
½ t. ground sage
2 c. filtered water
Simmer 15-20 min. or till tender.
Add:
Additional salt and pepper to taste.