Split Pea and Ham Soup with Croutons | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• ## COOKIN' THE HAM BONE
• 1 - leftover ham bone with ham still on it
• 2 quart(s) water
• ## SPLIT PEA SOUP
• 1 pound(s) bag of green split peas
• 4 medium bay leaves
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon(s) thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) herbes de provence
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cloves, optional if you like this spice
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 4 medium carrots, chopped
• 2 large celery stalks, chopped
• 1/2 cup(s) onions, minced
• ## CROUTONS
• 1 - loaf of pumpernickel bread or your favorite
• - garlic powder or garlic salt
• - beau monde seasoning
• - olive oil, extra virgin