Wash and sort peas; add water. Bring to boiling; simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour. Add ham bone. vegetables, bay leaf and thyme. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until peas are soft. Remove bone; cut off meat and dice. If desired, put vegetable mixture through a food mill, blender or sieve. Return meat to soup; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Instructions
Wash and sort peas; add water. Bring to boiling; simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour. Add ham bone. vegetables, bay leaf and thyme. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until peas are soft. Remove bone; cut off meat and dice. If desired, put vegetable mixture through a food mill, blender or sieve. Return meat to soup; season to taste with salt and pepper.
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