1 cup split green peas

3 tablespoons margarine

1/4 cup onion -- chopped

4 cups water -- cold

salt and pepper -- to taste 1/2 teaspoon marjoram -- ground

2 cups skim milk

Soak peas as directed on package, and drain Melt margarine in a large saucepan Cook onion until lightly browned Add water, peas, and seasoning Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until peas are tender, stir occasionally Press soup through a sieve or puree in an electric blender Return to saucepan, add milk and adjust seasoning Heat thoroughly, stir occasionally Serve immediately