Split Pea Soup

Anything with tomatoes is a win for me! I remember growing up and thinking how yucky split pea soup looked. This recipe won me over and is a must whenever we cook a ham.

1 lb dry green split peas rinsed

7 cups water

1 ham bone

1 cup carrots coarsely chopped

1/2 cup onion chopped 

1 tsp sea salt

1 qt. stewed tomatoes

1 green pepper diced

1 stalk celery diced

In a pot combine first 6 ingredients

Bring to a boil

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hr or until peas are tender

Remove ham bone and cut off meat

Discard bone

Process in blender or use a hand blender until smooth

Return to pot and stir in meat

Add untrained tomatoes, green pepper and celery

Simmer 15-20 min

Season to taste with salt and pepper