Split Pea Soup

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 lb dried split peas
• 8 cups water
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (can use 2 to 3 cups of frozen hash browns)
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped celery (i include some of the flavorable tops as well)
• 2 cups cooked ham, cubed
• 1 meaty ham bone (optional but adds a lot of flavor)
• 5 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
• 1/2-1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 in dutch oven or soup kettle, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil.
• 2 reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 1 /2 hours ot until peas and vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
• 3 if using ham bone, remove prior to serving and strip lean meat, chop and return to soup.