Split Pea Soup

This is one of my families favorite soups. I found by adding the chicken broth it really enhanced the flavor Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (20 ounce) bag  dried split green peas
• 2  carrots
• 2  celery ribs
• 1  white onion
• 1  cup  diced cooked ham
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons marjoram
• 2  bay leaves
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 3  cups water
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Dice the carrots,celery and onion into small pieces.
2. Dice the ham into bite size pieces.
3. Add the washed peas to a pot with the water and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
4. Turn to a simmer and add all the remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally for 2 hours. Salt and pepper as needed.
5. Semi-puree with hand blender before serving.