Mormon Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

28 gr butter
120 gr onion
400 gr split peas washed
2,800 ml water
3 potatoes
1 gr marjoram
6 gr salt
1 gr pepper
50 gr celery

Instructions

In a heavy 5 to 6 litre casserole, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and celery. Cook 5 minutes until soft, not brown. Stir in split peas and water. Bring to a boil. Skim off any scum that may form. Add potatoes, marjoram, salt and pepper. Cook about 1.5 hours.