𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐘𝐏𝐄 "𝐘𝐄𝐒". Hearty Split Pea Soup with Vegetables and Ham Ingredien...

𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐘𝐏𝐄 "𝐘𝐄𝐒".

Hearty Split Pea Soup with Vegetables and Ham
Ingredients:
2 cups dried split peas, rinsed
1-2 cups diced ham or smoked bacon (optional for flavor)
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1-2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried thyme (or fresh thyme if available)
Salt and pepper to taste
7-8 cups vegetable or chicken broth (or water)
Olive oil or butter for sautéing
Instructions:
1. Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot, heat some olive oil or butter. Add the chopped onions, carrots, and garlic, and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
2. Add Split Peas and Ham: Stir in the split peas and diced ham (if using). Let them mix with the vegetables for a minute.
3. Pour in Broth: Add the broth (or water), bay leaves, and thyme. Bring the soup to a boil.
4. Simmer the Soup: Reduce the heat to a low simmer and let it cook for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally. The split peas will start to break down and thicken the soup.
5. Add Potatoes: About 20 minutes before the soup is done, add the diced potatoes. Continue simmering until the potatoes are tender.
6. Season: Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed.
7. Serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs like parsley if desired.
This kind of soup is even better the next day as the flavors meld together. Enjoy!