Grandma'S Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) bag green peas
10 cups water
1 large shallot (diced)
1 tablespoon minced garlic clove
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon (powdered)
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon savory
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 ham bone
1/2 cup cooked ham (small pieces)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bay leaf

Preparation

In large saucepot heat olive oil and add shallots.
Wait 3 minutes then add garlic.
wait 3 minutes add water then all other ingredients.
bring to a boil then drop to a simmer for 1 hour with cover on but tilted to vent.
serve with some good croutons.