What's for Dinner? - Split Pea and Ham Soup

Place 2 tablespoons of butter in a large soup pot.

Stir in 1/2 diced onion, 2 sticks of diced celery, and 3 cloves sliced garlic.

Cook until the onions are translucent but not brown, about 5 to 8 minutes.

Mix in 1 pound of diced ham, 1 bay leaf, and 1 pound of dried split peas.

Pour in 1 quart of chicken stock and 2.5 cups of water.

Stir and simmer slowly until the peas are tender and the soup is thick, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Keep stirring occasionally and season with a little salt and black pepper.

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