The BEST Split Pea Soup with Ham

Ingredients (11)

• 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
• 1 carrot , chopped
• 1 rib celery , chopped
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups chopped ham
• 1/2 pound dried split peas
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 /2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper