A bowl of this fulsome soup is one of the most comforting things ever It makes me think of the split peas contributing their texture as they break down, and the smoked ham, carrots, onions and, obviously, the fragrance of thyme and garlic.
Ingredients
1 pound dried split peas, rinsed and sorted
1 meaty ham bone or 2 smoked ham hocks
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 large onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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