"Delicious Pea soup that begins by making your own ham stock!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 quarts water
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Leftover split ham bone
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4 bay leaves
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1 pound (2½ cups) split peas,
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rinsed and picked over.
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 carrots, chopped mediom
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2-3 celery stalks, chopped medium
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1 tablespoon or 2 butter
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2 medium garlic cloves, minced
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Pinch sugar
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6 small new potatoes, medium dice
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Ground black pepper
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Balsamic vinegar, drizzle, optional