Easy Homemade Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 bag dried split peas
6 qt. water
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced, or garlic powder
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 thick slices tavern ham (1/4 lb.), diced

Preparation

Rinse peas.
Boil in water for about 1 hour.
Add salt, thyme, garlic and pepper.
Add chopped carrots, celery and onion.
Stir in diced ham.
Simmer 1 more hour until vegetables are tender.
Serve with fresh crusty bread and a dollop of sour cream.