Split Pea Soup

This is a hearty split pea soup has a flavorful ham bone cooked with carrots, potatoes, onions, and a pinch of marjoram.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 310 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 1 pinch dried marjoram
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 potato, diced
• 2 ¼ cups dried split peas
• 2 quarts cold water
• 1 ½ pounds ham bone

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large stock pot, cover peas with 2 quarts cold water and soak overnight. If you need a faster method, simmer the peas gently for 2 minutes, and then soak for l hour.

Step 2

Once peas are soaked, add ham bone, onion, salt, pepper and marjoram. Cover, bring to boil and then simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Remove bone; cut off meat, dice and return meat to soup. Add celery, carrots and potatoes. Cook slowly, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.