Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. pkg. green split peas, rinsed
2 qt. water
1 meaty ham bone
1 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. marjoram
1 c. pared, diced carrots
1 c. diced celery

Preparation

Combine peas and water.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
Turn off flame.
Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
Do not drain.
Add ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and marjoram.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce flame and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Remove meat from bone and discard the bone.
Cut meat into small pieces.
Add to soup along with carrots and celery.
Cook, uncovered, simmering 30 to 40 minutes more.
Makes 2 1/2 quarts.