Split Pea Soup Recipe

Submitted by Brian M.

• 1 pound green split pears
• 2 1/2 quarts water
• 1 meaty ham bone
• 1 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon marjoram
• 1 cup celery
• 1 cup carrots
• 1 teaspoon parsley flakes

DIRECTIONS

Cover peas with water overnight or boil for 2 minutes and let soak for 1 hour. Drain off all water. Add water, ham bone, onion, and spices. Bring to boil and cover. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours. Stir. Remove bone, cut off meat, and put in soup. Add remaining ingredients. Cook slowly for 45 minutes. Salt to taste.