Split Pea and Ham Soup - Daily Hlib

Ingredients

• 1 meaty ham bone or 2 cups diced cooked ham
• 1 pound dried split peas, rinsed and sorted
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Salt to taste