Split Pea Soup with Ham

A hearty favorite with split peas, bone in ham, onion and carrots.

Ingredients

• 1 lb bone in ham
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cups strips or slices carrots
• 1 lb split peas
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 10 cups water
• 2 cubes chicken broth

Directions

1. Bring ham and bone to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low for a couple hours. When ready clean ham off the bone and into small pieces; set aside.
2. Meanwhile; dice onion and slice carrots and set aside.
3. Sort and clean the split peas. Put into pot and cover with 8 to 10 cups hot water.
4. Add diced onion, carrots, ham and garlic powder.
5. Dissolve two cubes of chicken bouillon and add to pot when cooking (optional).
6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer gently until desired tenderness is reached, about 30-45 minutes. Leave lid tilted during cooking.