Yellow Split Pea Soup

• 1 (1 lb) package yellow split peas
• 1 lb ham steak, cubed
• 1 large onion, minced
• 2 carrots, finely diced
• 2 celery ribs, finely diced
• 4 large potatoes, coarsely diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 12 teaspoon thyme leaves
• 2 12 quarts ham stock (or water, and boullion cubes)
• salt and pepper

1. Wash and sort peas.
2. Place all ingredients except potatoes in a larger soup pot and bring to a boil.
3. Cover and reduce heat to medium low, and simmer 30 minutes or so.
4. Add potatoes and continue to simmer 1-2 hours, or until desired thickness is achieved.
5. The longer you leave it on the heat, the thicker it will become.
6. Serve hot with caraway rye bread.

peas, ham steak, onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, bay leaf, thyme, ham stock, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/yellow-split-pea-soup-76763 (may not work)