Split Pea Soup

Leftover meaty ham bone is essential for this recipe.  This is a soup the little ones love, especially if their favorite color is green!

2 3/4 cup water
1 1/2 cup split peas
14 oz can chicken broth
1 1/2 lbs meaty ham bone
1/4 tsp marjoram or taragon or thyme
1/4 tsp basil
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup dehydrated onions or 1/2 whole fresh onion

Combine all ingredients in a large pot.  Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.  Remove the ham bone, cut off any meat still on the bone and place meat back in pot.  Discard bone.  Simmer 1 more hour.  Delicious!

Serves 6

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