Split Pea Soup

• 1-1/4 gal. dried split peas
• 5 gal. chicken stock
• 2-1/2 qt. onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
• 1-1/4 qt. carrot, chopped Target 2 lb For $3.00 thru 02/06
• 1-1/4 qt. celery, chopped
• 3-3/4 qt. OSCAR MAYER Ham Bulk Water Added, chopped
• 3 Tbsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed
• - salt
• - pepper
• 2-1/2 cups croutons

1. Place peas, chicken stock, onions, carrots and celery in large stock pot.
2. Bring to boil.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmmer 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
4. Strain the vegetable mixture, reserving liquid.
5. Place vegetable solids in blender or food processor container; cover.
6. Blend until smooth, adding reserved liquid as necessary to achieve desired consistency.
7. Mix vegetable puree with ham and thyme.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve each portion topped with 1 Tbsp.
10. croutons.

peas, chicken stock, onion, carrot, celery, oscar mayer ham, thyme, salt, pepper, croutons

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/split-pea-soup-97095.aspx (may not work)