Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. pkg. green split peas
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
1 tsp. parsley flakes

Preparation

Cover peas with water and soak overnight.
Drain.
Add the 2 quarts of water, ham bone, onions and seasonings.
Bring to boiling.
Cover, reduce heat and simmer 2 hours.
Stir occasionally.
Remove bone and cut off meat.
Return meat to soup; add remaining ingredients.
Cool slowly for 45 minutes.
Salt to taste.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.