Marjoram, garlic, potatoes and carrots blend nicely with peas in this hearty and economical soup. —Linda Rock, Stratford, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Split Pea Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried green split peas
- 2-1/2 quarts water
- 1 meaty ham bone or 2 smoked ham hocks
- 1-1/2 cups chopped onion
- 1 cup each diced celery, carrots and potatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
- Salt to taste
Directions
- In a Dutch oven, add the peas, water and ham bone; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Set aside ham bone until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bone; discard bone. Cut ham into bite-size pieces. Return to the soup and heat through.
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