"Canadian-style yellow split pea soup is a great way to use up a ham bone--or smoked pork hocks...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups yellow split peas
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1 ham bone with some meat
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4 carrots, diced
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1/2 large Spanish onion, diced
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5 stalks celery, diced
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2 teaspoons dried thyme
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1 bay leaf (optional)
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2 tablespoons kosher salt
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1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste
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8 cups water, or as needed