Split Pea and Ham Soup

Ingredients

• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 12 oz ham, diced
• 12 cups water
• 20 oz dry green split peas

Directions

1. Rinse and sort dried peas in a colander.
2. In a large soup pot, heat olive oil and sauté onion until softened.
3. Add water, peas, carrots, and cover.
4. Heat to boiling, and boil rapidly for 30 minutes.
5. Add ham, and reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
6. Season with salt and pepper before serving.