Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Rinse split peas well.
  2. Heat peas and water to boiling.
  3. Boil uncovered for 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
  4. Stir in onions, celery, bay leaves, bouillon cubes, salt, pepper, garlic powder and oregano leaves. Mix well.
  5. Add ham bone.
  6. Heat to a boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours; stirring occasionally.
  7. Remove ham bone and bay leaves.
  8. Stir in ham and carrots.
  9. Heat to a boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until carrots are tender and soup is desired consistency; stirring occasionally.