Things You'll Need:
- 1/2 c. chopped onions
- 1 bay leaves
- large saucepans
- 1/2 c. chopped celery
- 1/2 c. chopped carrots
- 2 c. chicken broths
- 1/4 tsp. dried marjoram
- 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. meaty hams bone
- 1 c. dry split peas (rinsed and drained)
- Large Saucepans
- 2 c. chicken broths
- 1/2 c. chopped carrots
- 1/2 c. chopped onions
- 1/2 c. chopped celery
- 1/4 tsp. dried marjoram
- 1 bay leaves
- 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. meaty hams bone
- 1 c. dry split peas (rinsed and drained)
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Step 1
Combine broth, split peas, ham bone, marjoram, bay leaf, 2 c. water and a dash of pepper in a large pot.
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Step 2
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
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Step 3
Remove the ham bone and set aside until it is cool enough to handle.
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Step 4
Cut the meat off the slightly cooled ham bone and chop it coarsely. Discard the bone.
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Step 5
Add the ham, carrot, celery and onion to the soup pot.
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Step 6
Return the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 20 to 30 minutes.
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Step 7
Discard the bay leaf and serve.








