Split Pea Soup

Name: Split Pea Soup
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups dried split peas; 2 quarts cold water; 1 1/2 pounds ham bone; 2 onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pinch dried marjoram; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 3 carrots, chopped; 1 potato, diced

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups dried split peas
2 quarts cold water
1 1/2 pounds ham bone
2 onions, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch dried marjoram
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1 potato, diced

Directions

1

In a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight. If you need a faster method, simmer the peas gently for 2 minutes, and then soak for l hour.
2

Once peas are soaked, add ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and marjoram. Cover, bring to boil and then simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
3

Remove bone; cut off meat, dice and return meat to soup. Add celery, carrots and potatoes. Cook slowly, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.