Split Pea Soup

2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp marjoram
1 lb pork sausage
1 lb (2 1/4 cups) green split peas
3 quarts water
1/2 cup flour
1 cup diced onions
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced potatoes


Wash split peas and sort. In large saucepan combine water and seasonings (top 3 ingredients) and bring to boil. Add peas gradually so water doesn't stop boiling.
Cook sausage in the skillet, and add flour when the sausage is browned. Cook for a minute, and then add to the soup, cover, and simmer until peas are tender - 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add veggies and cook for another half hour to an hour.