Swedish Pea Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried split peas (about 2 cups)
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups ham, cut into 1/2 inch dice (about 1 pound)
• 1 1/2 cups onions, thin sliced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons marjoram, chopped or
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• spicy brown mustard (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 sort through peas to remove any stones or foreign matter. wash and drain.
• 2 combine all the ingredients except mustard in a large saucepan or dutch oven. bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• 3 serve with spicy brown mustard.