Green Split Pea Soup
["16 oz. pkg. green split peas", "3 qt. water", "1 large onion, chopped fine", "2 chicken bouillon cubes or 2 tsp. instant chicken bouillon", "1/2 tsp. garlic powder", "1/4 to 1/2 tsp. pepper", "1 1/2 c. thinly sliced carrots", "1 small ham shank", "1/2 tsp. oregano leaves", "1 c. chopped celery", "1 bay leaf"]
["In a large deep pot, combine peas, water, ham shank, onion, chicken bouillon and seasonings.", "Simmer, uncovered, 1 1/2 hours. Remove ham shank.", "Trim meat off bone and return meat to pot. Stir in carrots and celery.", "Simmer, uncovered, an additional 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until soup reaches desired thickness."]
["green split peas", "water", "onion", "chicken bouillon cubes", "garlic powder", "pepper", "carrots", "ham shank", "oregano", "celery", "bay leaf"]