Split Pea Soup

By KLC_Ironstone

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups dry split peas
• 1 meaty ham bone
• Pinch crushed dried marjoram
• 3 pinches garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 3 cups chopped onion
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan combine broth, water, split peas, ham bone, marjoram, garlic, bay leaves and some black pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.

Remove ham bone and bay leaves, then add chunks of ham for flavour and return to heat. Simmer 5 minutes and remove from heat.

(Karen)