Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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