1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion – chopped
4 carrots – sliced thin
3 celery stalks – sliced thin
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 can chicken broth
1 bag (16 ounces) split pea
1 ham bone and about 2 cups chopped ham
In a heavy pot with a lid, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables begin to soften, 5 to 8 minutes. Add broth, split peas, ham bone, and 5 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and partially cover; simmer until peas are soft, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove and discard bone from soup. Using a hand held blender. Purée the soup until smooth. Add ham cubes, and simmer until heated through. If necessary, thin soup with more water. Season to taste. Happy Eating!!x