Hearty Split Pea Soup

• 16 ounces dried split peas
• 8 cups water
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 cups ham (cooked) or 2 cups corned beef (cooked)
• 12 cup celery, chopped
• 5 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 12-1 teaspoon pepper
• 12 teaspoon dried basil
• 12 teaspoon salt (optional)

1. In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and cover.
3. Simmer for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until peas and vegetables are tender.

peas, water, potatoes, onions, carrots, ham, celery, chicken bouillon granules, marjoram, poultry seasoning, sage, pepper, basil, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hearty-split-pea-soup-477967 (may not work)