Easy Split Pea Soup

Name: Easy Split Pea Soup
Ingredients: 3 slices slab bacon, diced fine; 1/2 large yellow onion, diced fine; 3 stalks celery, diced fine; 3 medium carrots, diced fine; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 cups dried green split peas; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped fine; 4 cups ham, chicken or beef stock; 1 cup water; 1 ham hock (optional); sea salt & black pepper to taste

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Ingredients

3 slices slab bacon, diced fine
1/2 large yellow onion, diced fine
3 stalks celery, diced fine
3 medium carrots, diced fine
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 cups dried green split peas
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped fine
4 cups ham, chicken or beef stock
1 cup water
1 ham hock (optional)
sea salt & black pepper to taste

Directions

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In a large heavy bottomed pot over medium heat add bacon and cook until partially browned. Add onion, celery, carrots and garlic. Stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add split peas, thyme, stock, water and ham hock. Bring to a boil, stir, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 1 hour, making sure to stir soup every 10 minutes. Peas should be soft and soup thick. Season with salt and pepper.