Pea & Ham Soup

This is my recipe for pea & ham soup. It's perfect for using up the rest of that Christmas ham!

• Ready In: 12 hrs
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 1  ham bone, meaty
• 500  g  yellow split peas
• 500  g  split peas
• 2  onions, finely diced
• 1  large carrot, chopped
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  liter  chicken stock
•  salt
•  pepper

Directions

1. Cover peas with plenty of water and let soak over night.
2. Drain well and rinse.
3. Place all ingredients into a large soup pot, and add enough water to cover.
4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove the bone and bay leaf, and blend soup with a stick blender until smooth.