Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 1/2 cups dried split peas, rinsed
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
3 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender.
Add remaining ingredients.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until peas are tender.
Discard bay leaves.