Judy's Hearty Split Pea And Ham Soup

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) bag split peas
• 14 1/2 ounces chicken broth
• 2 large onions (diced small)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
• 1 bay leaf
• 5 carrots (1/2-inch slices)
• 5 celery ribs (1/2-inch slices)
• 5 medium potatoes (1/2-inch dice)
• 1 1/2 lbs ham (1/2-inch dice)
• 1 ham bone (if you have it) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 rinse one bag of split peas. bring to a boil with 7 cups of water and 1 can of chicken broth. cover and turn off heat and let sit for 1 hour.
• 2 turn burner back on medium heat and add the ham, (bone if you have it), onions, salt, pepper, marjoram, and bay leaf. cover and bring to a simmer. reduce heat to and allow to simmer on low for 1 1/2 hours.
• 3 add carrots, celery, and potatoes. cover and simmer on low for 1 hour.
• 4 remove the bay leaf and bone (if using) and serve.