Yellow Split Pea Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• Salt and white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 8 cups chicken stock (or combination water and stock)
• 2 cups dried yellow split peas
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 ham hock (optional)
• Dark bread croutons, for garnish
• Brown mustard