Easy Split Pea Soup

• dried peas↗2 cups
• water↗8 cups
• ham bone↗1
• chopped celery1 cup
• chopped onion1⁄2 cup
• diced carrot1⁄2 cup
• bay leaf↗1
• thyme↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• lite salt and pepper↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Rinse peas, add water, and bring to a boil simmering for 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove from heat, cover and let sit for 1 hour.

3. 3

   Add remaining ingredients and heat to a boil.

4. 4

   Reduce heat, simmer, covered 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until peas are soft.

5. 5

   Remove bone and slice up meat adding it to soup.

6. 6

   Enjoy!