Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dry green split peas
8 c. cold water
2 cubes beef bouillon
1 bay leaf
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. dried marjoram
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped

Preparation

Rinse dry green split peas.
In a pot combine peas, cold water, beef bouillon, onion, bay leaf, pepper and marjoram.
Bring to boiling.
Reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 1 hour.
Stir occasionally.
Stir in carrots and celery.
Cover and simmer 30 minutes more.
Season.