Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb. (2 1/4 c.) green split peas
• 1 (1 1/2 lb.) meaty ham bone
• 1 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1 c. chopped celery
• 1 c. diced carrots
• 1/4 tsp. thyme
• 1 tsp. salt or to taste
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 6 c. water