Split Pea Soup with Ham

Name: Split Pea Soup with Ham
Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 2 cups chopped onion; 1 cup diced carrot ((1/4-inch dice)); 1 cup diced celery ((1/4-inch dice)); 1/4 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt (, to taste); 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper (, plus additional to taste); 2 cloves garlic (, minced); 1 pound dried split peas (, rinsed and sorted); 1 meaty ham bone; 1 large bay leaf ((or 2 small)); 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (, chopped and quantity divided); 6 cups chicken stock; 2 cups water; 1 cup diced ham ((1/4-inch dice)); Buttery Garlic Croutons (, for serving)

"Grab a spoon! This slowly-simmered split pea soup uses a leftover ham bone (or ham hocks) for a rich, subtly-smoky flavor. Don't forget the croutons on top!..."

INGREDIENTS

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1/4 cup unsalted butter

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2 cups chopped onion

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1 cup diced carrot ((1/4-inch dice))

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1 cup diced celery ((1/4-inch dice))

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1/4 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt (, to taste)

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1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper (, plus additional to taste)

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2 cloves garlic (, minced)

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1 pound dried split peas (, rinsed and sorted)

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1 meaty ham bone

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1 large bay leaf ((or 2 small))

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2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (, chopped and quantity divided)

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6 cups chicken stock

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2 cups water

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1 cup diced ham ((1/4-inch dice))

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Buttery Garlic Croutons (, for serving)

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