Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups dried split peas (rinsed well)
• 2 quarts cold water (plus extra as needed)
• 1 1/2 pound ham (1 bone)
• 2 onions (thinly sliced)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 pinch dried marjoram
• 3 stalks celery (chopped)
• 3 carrots (chopped)
• 1 potato (diced)

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the dried split peas in cold water for 1 hour (or overnight), then drain, rinse, and return to a large pot.

2. 2

   Add 2 quarts of cold water, ham bone, onions, salt, pepper, and marjoram to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1½ hours.

3. 3

   Remove the ham bone, cut off the meat, chop it, and return the chopped ham to the soup.

4. 4

   Add chopped celery, carrots, and diced potato. Simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes or until the veggies are tender.

5. 5

   Taste the soup, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot!