Pure Mountain Split Green Pea Soup – Pure Mountain

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried split green peas
• ¼ cup butter
• 2 large onions chopped
• 1 cup diced carrots (about 2-3 large)
• 1 cup diced celery (about 2-3 ribs)
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 ham bone or ham hock
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 4 cups water
• 1 large russet potato peeled and diced
• 1½ cups diced ham
• Salt and pepper to taste