Spicy Pea and Ham Soup

• 1 cup of fine shredded ham pieces
• ½ packet of split peas
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 small whole onion
• 6 whole cloves
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder or equivalent of fresh garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 1 teaspoon fresh mint: chopped
• 1.5 litres of water

 Push cloves deep into substance of the small whole onion
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, bring to boil and allow to
 simmer for about an hour (keep lid covered)
Cook until split peas have turned to mush
Remove whole onion with cloves