Split Pea Soup

Name: Split Pea Soup
Ingredients: 2 packages dry split peas; 1 tsp (5 ml) chicken bouillon granules; 1 meaty ham bone and sliced chunks of ham; 1 large onion,chopped; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) marjoram, crushed; 3 medium carrots, sliced; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 3 potatoes,cut into cubes

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 packages dry split peas
1 tsp (5 ml) chicken bouillon granules
1 meaty ham bone and sliced chunks of ham
1 large onion,chopped
1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper
1/4 tsp (1 ml) marjoram, crushed
3 medium carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
3 potatoes,cut into cubes

Directions

1

Rinse peas.
2

In a Dutch oven combine peas, 8 cups (1900 ml) cold water, bouillon, ham bone and ham, onion, pepper, and marjoram.
3

Bring to boiling, reduce heat.
4

Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5

Stir in carrots, celery, and potatoes.
6

Cover and simmer 30 minutes or more, till vegetables are done.
7

Season, serve with toast squares.