Split Pea Soup (12/20)

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cups dried split peas, rinsed
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 ham hock (optional)
• 1 tsp thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in butter until softened.
2. Add split peas, broth, and ham hock (if using). Simmer for 1 hour.
3. Remove ham hock, shred any meat, and return to the soup. Blend partially for texture.