Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

One ham bone
1 lb. split peas
3 qts. water
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
1 potato, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 bay leaf or 1/2 tsp. marjoram
salt & pepper to taste

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a large soup kettle & bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for about 3 hours.