Chunky Split Pea Soup

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 6 small red potatoes, chopped
• 1 C split peas
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• pepper to taste
• 4 C chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 slice black forest ham, cubbed

Preparation & Directions

Chop all vegetables the same size (they will cook evenly).  Saute the onions with a little olive oil until tender. Add carrots, celery and garlic and saute for about 5-6 additional minutes.  Add broth, peas, potatoes and seasoning.  Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.  Add cubed ham and simmer another 30 minutes. 

* I buy 1 slice of ham at the deli counter and I ask them to cut it about 1/4-1/2 inch thick.  The I cut that one slice into little cubes to match the size of the vegetables.

FROM: Danika Stokes

PREP TIME: 20 minutes

COOK TIME: 1 1/2 hours

SERVES: 6-8