Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time:: 2 hrs 50 mins
Additional Time:: 1 hr
Total Time:: 4 hrs 5 mins
Servings::8
Yield::8 servings
Ingredients
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1 pound dried split peas
8 cups water
1 meaty ham bone
1 cup chopped onion
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram leaves, crushed
¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 cup chopped celery
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
Directions
Place the peas and water into a large soup pot over medium heat; bring to a boil, boil for 2 minutes, and set aside off the heat to cool for 1 hour.
Place the ham bone into the pot with the peas, and stir in onion, marjoram, thyme, garlic powder, and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove the ham bone, and cut as much ham as possible from the bone; chop the ham, and return to the soup. Stir in celery. Discard ham bone. Bring soup back to a simmer, and cook for 45 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt.
Tips
Cook's Note
Substitutions: You can use chicken broth instead of water; instead of ham, use bacon, pork; add garlic; saute the onions first; add cubed potatoes, carrots, or other vegetables.