Christmas Pea Soup

By hanley89

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 6 carrots, sliced medium
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• Table grind Black pepper to taste
• 32 oz Chicken Stock or Broth
• 1 16oz split green peas, picked over and rinsed
• 1 ham bone plus two cups of ham, cut in 1/2 inch cubes

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a Dutch oven or large soup pot with lid, heat oil over medium. Add onion, carrots,and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables begin to soften,8-10 minutes
2.Add broth, split peas, ham bone, and 4 cups water.Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and partially cover; simmer until peas are soft,45minutes to one hour.
3.Remove and discard bone from soup. Add ham cubes, and simmer until heated through. If necessary, thin with water. Add salt, pepper to taste.