SMOKED HAM SPLIT PEA SOUP – Dads That Cook

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 carrots, peeled and diced
• 3 ribs celery, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb split peas, rinsed
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 meaty bone-in ham hock (I used a smoked ham hock for added flavor)
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken bone broth or chicken stock
• 3-4 cups water
• 1 cup diced ham from ham bone
• Finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• Croutons, for garnish
• Maldon or kosher salt, for finishing