Judy'S Hearty Split Pea And Ham Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) bag split peas
14 1/2 ounces chicken broth
2 large onions (diced small)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1 bay leaf
5 carrots (1/2-inch slices)
5 celery ribs (1/2-inch slices)
5 medium potatoes (1/2-inch dice)
1 1/2 lbs ham (1/2-inch dice)
1 ham bone (if you have it) (optional)

Preparation

Rinse one bag of split peas. Bring to a boil with 7 cups of water and 1 can of chicken broth. Cover and turn off heat and let sit for 1 hour.
Turn burner back on medium heat and add the ham, (bone if you have it), onions, salt, pepper, marjoram, and bay leaf. Cover and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to and allow to simmer on low for 1 1/2 hours.
Add carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cover and simmer on low for 1 hour.
Remove the bay leaf and bone (if using) and serve.