Ingredients

  • 1 lb. (2 1/4 c.) dry green split peas
  • 2 qt. water
  • 1 meaty ham bone
  • 1 c. chopped onion
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1/4 tsp. dried marjoram, crushed
  • 1 c. chopped celery
  • 1 c. chopped carrot
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • dash of pepper

Method

  • In a large saucepan, cover peas with 2 quarts water; soak overnight.
  • Add ham bone, onion, garlic salt, marjoram and pepper. Bring to boiling.
  • Cover; reduce heat and simmer 2 hours.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Remove bone; cut off meat.
  • Dice meat and return to soup with celery and carrot.
  • Cook slowly for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Serve.