Split Pea Soup With Barley

• 10 cups water
• 1 lb yellow split peas
• 12 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
• 12 teaspoon ground black pepper
• salt

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.
5. Cook 5 more minutes.
6. Remove bay leaf, season to taste with salt.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/split-pea-soup-with-barley-264086 (may not work)