Split Pea and Barley Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 lb green split peas
• 1 cup of barley
• 10cups of water
• 2 lbs ham bone with plenty of meat left on it
• 6 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 3 onions, diced
• 2 cups of chopped celery
• 1 cup of carrots, chopped
• 2 tsp oregano
• six medium potatoes, quartered
• salt and pepper to taste
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