Diner Grill's Split Pea Soup
| 6 Qts | Water |
| 2 lbs | Dried Green Split Peas |
| 1 Hambone | Leave lots o' meat on the bone |
| 1 lb | extra Ham chunks |
| 1 cup | Chopped Onions |
| 2 Tbls | Salt |
| 3 Tbls | Pepper (Course ground preferred) |
| 1 Tsp | Ground Cumin |
| 1 Tsp | Marjoram |
| 1/2 Cup | Whipping Cream |
| 1/2 Stick | Butter (Land o' Lakes salted preferred) |
| 1/2 Cup | Milk |
| Put water into a very large soup kettle and stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boil and then simmer, uncovered until peas are very tender. Stir frequently for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. | |
| After the peas become tender, the meat should start to fall off the bone. Remove all meat and discard the bones. | |
| Add more water, if necessary to adjust consistency. | |
| When reheating, you may have to add more water. | |
| Note: you can freeze portions for several months. |