INGREDIENTS
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10 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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2 pounds dried green split peas, picked over, rinsed, and drained
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1 medium onion, diced small
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4 small carrots, diced small
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1 celery stalk, diced small
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1/2 red bell pepper, diced small
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4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon)
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1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled)
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2 dried bay leaves
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2 small ham hocks (1 1/4 pounds total), with several 1/2-inch slits cut into skin
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Coarse salt and ground pepper
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