📝 Instructions

1. 1 Rinse split peas well
2. 2 Dice onion and carrot
3. 3 Add all ingredients except seasoning to large pot
4. 4 Bring to boil skim foam
5. 5 Reduce heat and simmer 40 mins until peas soft
6. 6 Remove ham shred meat discard bone
7. 7 Remove bay leaves
8. 8 Blend half the soup for thick texture
9. 9 Return ham to pot
10. 10 Season well and serve