Christina's Split Pea Soup

I've never eaten split pea soup and was really excited when Christina shared this yummy soup with us.  You loved it so much, you ate it for lunch and supper in the same day!

Here's how she does it:

Split Pea Soup with Ham (courtesy of our cousin Christina)
1 bag green split peas
2 quarts cold water (8 cups)
ham bone or 2 ham hocks
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
3 celery stalks, chopped
1 potato, peeled and diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon marjoram

Bring peas, water, ham bone and onion to a boil; cover and reduce to simmer for 1 hour.  (She told me 1-1/2 hours, but after an hour it was ready).  Remove meat from bones and add back to pot.  Add veggies and seasonings and simmer for another 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are cooked through.

This is so yummy!!!