Left Over Ham Recipe: Split Pea & Ham Soup

What to do with all that left over ham?

Make Split Pea and Ham Soup!

Ingredients:

• Package of Split Pea's from Supermarket (rinsed)
• 2 Quarts Water
• Ham Diced
• 1 Small Onion Diced
• 1 can diced Tomato's
• Salt & Pepper
• 1 Cup Diced Carrots
• 2 Garlic Cloves Diced
• 2 Bay Leaves

Sautee onions and Carrots in olive oil until Onions are opaque or almost see through. Add Garlic sautee for one minute. Add Ham, Tomatoes, Split Pea's and Water. Season with Salt and Pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook for 30 to 40 minutes until peas are nice and tender.

You can add some heavy cream before serving to make it a creamy soup also!

Split Pea and Ham soup is wonderful for a chilly Spring Day!