Pea and Ham Soup

• 4 cups cold water
• 1 cup split peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 brown onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 150 g lean ham, chopped

1. Combine water, split peas, onion, carrot, garlic, salt and pepper in a large heavy-based saucepan.
2. Bring to boil over high heat.
3. Reduce to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in peas, simmer covered for 5 minutes or until peas are tender.
5. Stir in ham, season with salt and pepper if desired and serve.

cold water, peas, brown onion, carrot, garlic, salt, pepper, frozen peas, lean ham

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pea-and-ham-soup-174623 (may not work)