Split Pea Soup With Barley

Submitted by Firehouse Cook

"Nice soup for cold weather. Adapted from the Wegman's magazine."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 10 cups water
• 1 lb yellow split peas
• 1⁄2 cup barley
• 2 tablespoons chicken soup base
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 stalks marjoram, chopped
• 3 stalks rosemary, chopped
• 3 stalks oregano, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 5 ounces ham, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• salt

directions

1. Bring water, peas, barley, bay leaf and bullion to boil; reduce heat.
2. Simmer covered for 30 minutes.
3. Stir in celery, carrots, onion and herbs; return to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes until vegetables, peas and barley are tender.
4. Stir in ham and pepper. Cook 5 more minutes.
5. Remove bay leaf, season to taste with salt.