Split-Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. (2 1/4 c.) green split peas
1 meaty ham bone (1 1/2 lb.)
1 1/2 c. sliced onion
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. marjoram
1 c. diced celery
1 c. diced carrots

Preparation

Cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight or simmer gently for 2 minutes.
Then soak 1 hour.
Add ham bone, onion and seasonings.
Bring to boil.
Cover, reduce heat and simmer (don't boil) 1 1/2 hours.
Stir occasionally.
Remove bone. Cut off meat and dice.
Return meat to soup, add vegetables. Cook slowly, uncovered, 30 to 40 minutes.
Salt to taste.
Serves 6 to 8.