Split Pea and Ham Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oil in a Dutch oven.
2. 2
   Add onion, celery, carrots, and garlic.
3. 3
   Saute 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Add split peas, water, and ham bone.
5. 5
   Bring to a boil.
6. 6
   Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.
7. 7
   Add potatoes and simmer another 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove ham bone from soup, pull meat off bone, and set aside.
9. 9
   Discard bone.
10. 10
    Using an immersion blender, puree soup.
11. 11
    Add meat, salt, and barbecue sauce.
12. 12
    Serve with crushed pita or corn chips.