Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dried split peas (2 c.)
3 qt. water
1 meaty ham bone
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. marjoram leaves
1 1/2 c. chopped onions
3/4 c. chopped carrots
3/4 c. chopped celery
1 c. grated raw potatoes

Preparation

Combine peas and water in large kettle.
Bring to a boil; simmer 2 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Cover and let stand 1 1/2 hours.
Add ham bone, salt, pepper, marjoram and onions.
Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
Add carrots, celery, ham from bone and potatoes.
Continue simmering until tender, about 45 minutes.
Add more salt, if needed.
Makes about 3 1/2 quarts.