Ham and Split Pea Soup Recipe - (4.2/5)

Ingredients

• 3 quarts water
• Leftover split ham bone
• 4 bay leaves
• 1 pound (2 1/2 cups) split peas,
• rinsed and picked over.
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 carrots, chopped mediom
• 2-3 celery stalks, chopped medium
• 1 tablespoon or 2 butter
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• Pinch sugar
• 6 small new potatoes, medium dice
• Ground black pepper
• Balsamic vinegar, drizzle, optional