Split Pea Soup - ScubaDiet.com - Recipes & more

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried split peas
• 1 ham hock
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup finely chopped yellow onions
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 pound Smithfield ham , chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 8 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme