SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH HAM -

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon (about 1/4 pound)
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 pound dried split peas
• 1 1/2 quarts water
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 smoked ham hock — THIS ADDS SO MUCH FLAVOR!
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 bay leaf