Yellow Split Pea Soup

A delicious way to warm the body and soul on a cold day. Green split peas can be substituted for the yellow.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 (1 lb) package  yellow split peas
• 1  lb ham steak, cubed
• 1  large onion, minced
• 2  carrots, finely diced
• 2  celery ribs, finely diced
• 4  large potatoes, coarsely diced
• 1  bay leaf
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme leaves
• 2 1⁄2 quarts  ham stock (or water, and boullion cubes)
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Wash and sort peas.
2. Place all ingredients except potatoes in a larger soup pot and bring to a boil.
3. Cover and reduce heat to medium low, and simmer 30 minutes or so.
4. Add potatoes and continue to simmer 1-2 hours, or until desired thickness is achieved.
5. The longer you leave it on the heat, the thicker it will become.
6. Serve hot with caraway rye bread.