"Sweet carrots, salty ham, and tangy ale balance the earthy flavor of split peas in this easy to make soup...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 medium onions, finely chopped
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2 medium carrots, trimmed, peeled, and finely chopped
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2 stalks celery, trimmed and finely chopped
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1 medium potato, peeled and chopped
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2 smoked ham hocks (about 1 1/4 pounds)
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1 package (12 ounces) green split peas, rinsed and sorted
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1 can bottle (12 ounces) beer or ale
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6 to 8 cups water
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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2 tablespoons cider vinegar
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Salt to taste