Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup split peas
5 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
1 small onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 large celery rib, chopped
1 cup ham, cut in small pieces
1 large bay leaf
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 teaspoon thyme
1 fresh garlic clove, minced
white pepper, to taste

Preparation

Rinse peas. Add all ingredients to a large pot. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Longer if you like thicker soup. Serve steaming hot with fresh baked bread. Enjoy!