Ham and Split Pea Soup

01Method

1. 1

   Measure out and prepare all ingredients before starting.

2. 2

   In a large soup pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the celery, onion, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes soft and translucent without browning, about 5 to 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the split peas, ham, and bay leaf, then pour in the chicken stock and water. Stir everything together and let the soup simmer, stirring from time to time, until the peas have softened and the soup has thickened, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove the bay leaf, then season with salt and black pepper before serving.