Spiced up Split Pea Soup

Directions

1. 1
   In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the peas, water, ham bone and bouillon; bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours.
3. 3
   Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
4. 4
   Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour longer.
5. 5
   Remove ham bone and cut meat from bone.
6. 6
   Return to the soup and heat through.
7. 7
   TO ROAST PEPPER: TO THIS FIRST-- Place whole peppers on a broiler pan.
8. 8
   Broil 4 inches from the heat, rotating often, until skins are blistered and blackened.
9. 9
   Immediately place in a brown paper bag; close bag and let stand for 15-20 minutes.
10. 10
    Peel off and discard charred skin.