Ingredients
1 pound dried green split peas2-1/2 quarts water1 meaty ham bone or 2 smoked ham hocks1-1/2 cups chopped onion1 cup each diced celery, carrots and potatoes1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic salt1/4 teaspoon dried marjoramSalt to taste
Preparation
In a Dutch oven, add the peas, water and ham bone; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Set aside ham bone until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bone; discard bone. Cut ham into bite-size pieces. Return to the soup and heat through.
