Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. green split peas
2 1/2 qt. water
1 meaty ham bone
1 1/2 c. diced onion
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. marjoram
1 c. diced celery
1 c. diced carrots
1 tsp. parsley flakes
salt to taste

Preparation

Cover peas with water and soak overnight.
Drain.
Add the water, ham bone, onion and seasonings.
Bring to a boil.
Cover and let simmer for 2 hours.
Remove bone and cut off meat. Return meat to soup; add remaining ingredients.
Cook slowly for 45 minutes.