Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup

12 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. (2 1/4 c.) green split peas
  • 2 1/2 qt. water
  • 1 meaty ham bone
  • 1 1/2 c. sliced onions
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1/4 tsp. marjoram
  • 1 c. diced celery
  • 1 c. sliced carrots
  • potatoes as desired
  • 1 tsp. parsley flakes
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large kettle, combine peas, water, ham bone, onions and seasonings.
  2. 2
    Simmer, covered, for 2 hours.
  3. 3
    Remove bone, cut off bits of meat and return to soup along with celery, carrots, potatoes and remaining seasonings.
  4. 4
    Cook 45 minutes.
  5. 5
    Serve with French bread.
  6. 6
    Yields 12 servings.
  7. 7
    Better the second day.

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