Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup
["1 lb. (2 1/4 c.) green split peas", "2 1/2 qt. water", "1 meaty ham bone", "1 1/2 c. sliced onions", "1/2 tsp. pepper", "1/4 tsp. garlic salt", "1/4 tsp. marjoram", "1 c. diced celery", "1 c. sliced carrots", "potatoes as desired", "1 tsp. parsley flakes", "salt to taste"]
["In a large kettle, combine peas, water, ham bone, onions and seasonings.", "Simmer, covered, for 2 hours.", "Remove bone, cut off bits of meat and return to soup along with celery, carrots, potatoes and remaining seasonings.", "Cook 45 minutes.", "Serve with French bread.", "Yields 12 servings.", "Better the second day."]
["peas", "water", "ham bone", "onions", "pepper", "garlic salt", "marjoram", "celery", "carrots", "potatoes", "parsley flakes", "salt"]