Ingredient!
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, sliced
2 celery celery, diced
1 pound of ham, diced
1 bay leaf
1 pound of dried split peas
1 quarter chicken broth
2 1/2 cups of water
Preparation!
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Place the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, celery and sliced garlic. Bake slowly until the onions are translucent for 5 to 8 minutes but not brown.
Mix in ham, bay leaf and peas. Pour in chicken stock and water. Stir to combine and let it simmer slowly until the peas are soft and the soup is thick, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Season with salt and black pepper to serve.