hearty split pea & ham soup

Ingredients

• 16 ounces bag, dried split peas, rinsed
• 8 cups chicken broth or water ( if using water, add 5 - 6 teaspoons chicken bouillion paste
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 cups cubed cooked corned beef or ham
• 1 teaspoon dried marjorum or 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt ( optional ) - i don't add it till the end, salt makes the peas take longer to cook