Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 ribss celery , diced
• ½ onion , diced
• 3 cloves garlic , sliced
• 1 pound dried split peas , rinsed
• 1 pound cooked ham , diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 2.5 cups water
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Stir in celery, onion, and sliced garlic; cook and stir until onions are translucent but not brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in split peas, ham, and bay leaf. Pour in chicken stock and water; stir to combine and simmer until peas are tender and soup has thickened, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
4. 4 Season with salt and black pepper to serve.
5. 5 Enjoy!

Nutrition per serving