Norwegian Betasuppe - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. yellow split peas
1 lb. ham hocks or 1/2 c. finely chopped ham
1 onion, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. thyme
10 c. water
2 c. each: potatoes, diced, rutabaga and celery root
1 1/2 c. chopped leek
1 Tbsp. salt

Preparation

Combine peas, ham hocks or ham, onion, thyme and water.
Add potatoes, rutabaga, celery root, leek and salt.
Combine ingredients in a large Dutch oven and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add vegies and salt and cook for another 30 to 45 minutes.
If using ham hocks, remove, trim, cut finely and return to the soup!