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Ingredients
- 1 lb. (2 1/4 c.) green split peas
- 1 meaty ham bone (1 1/2 lb.)
- 1 1/2 c. sliced onion
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. marjoram
- 1 c. diced celery
- 1 c. diced carrots
Method
- Cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight or simmer gently for 2 minutes.
- Then soak 1 hour.
- Add ham bone, onion and seasonings.
- Bring to boil.
- Cover, reduce heat and simmer (don't boil) 1 1/2 hours.
- Stir occasionally.
- Remove bone. Cut off meat and dice.
- Return meat to soup, add vegetables. Cook slowly, uncovered, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Salt to taste.
- Serves 6 to 8.
