Canadian Yellow Split Pea Soup with Ham

Ingredients

• 1 ham bone with some meat
• 2.5 cups yellow split peas
• 5 stalks celery , diced
• 4 carrots , diced
• 0.5 large Spanish onion , diced
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt or to taste
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf , Optional
• 1 pinch ground black pepper , or to taste
• 8 cups water , or as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. 2

   Place ham bone, yellow split peas, celery, carrots, onion, salt, thyme, bay leaf, and pepper into a large pot; pour in water. Bring mixture to a boil and skim off any foam with a spoon.

3. 3

   Reduce heat and place a lid on the pot, slightly ajar to allow some evaporation. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until yellow split peas are tender and soup is thick, about 3 hours.

4. 4

   Remove ham bone from soup; remove meat from ham bone, chop or shred, and return to the pot.