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1 & 1/2 green or yellow peas (if you like a thicker soup, add more)
1 meaty ham bone (or 1 & 1/2 cups diced ham) 1 & 1/2 cups sliced onion 1 & 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp dried marjoram (crushed) 1 cup diced celery 1 cups diced carrots Rinse peas; combine with 2 quarts water, ham bone or ham, onion, salt, pepper and marjoram. Bring to boiling; cover, reduce heat and simmer (don't boil), 1 & 1/2 hours. Stir occasionally. If using a ham bone, remove, cut off meat and dice. Return meat to soup; add celery and carrots. Cook slowly, uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes. Serves 6 - 8. |
