INGREDIENTS
2 ham hocks (I get them in the frozen section) or a big ham bone
3 C dried split peas
10 C chicken broth (or water)
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2 carrots
1/2 yellow onion
1 celery stalk
2 garlic cloves (or shallot for milder, sweeter flavor)
2-3 thyme sprigs (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
*salt & pepper at the end
INSTRUCTIONS
Throw the first three ingredients into a pot on the stove. Bring to a boil then simmer for 1 hr.
Remove the ham bone/hocks and remove the meat from the bone. Add it back into the pot and add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer 35 minutes, then remove from heat and add in the salt & pepper. Serve with cheesy bread (sliced french bread with grated parmesan and garlic salt, broiled in the oven).
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