Foryoueats: Split Pea Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
• 2 cups diced ham or ham hock, (10 oz)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 8 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups yellow dry split peas, rinsed and picked over (11-12 oz)
• 2 sprigs of fresh thyme, or 1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
• 2 bay leaves
• 5 medium Yukon or red potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into half rings
• 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, divided, added to taste
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 Tbsp fresh dill or parsley, finely chopped