ingredients 1 lb green split peas rinsed and sorted (unsoaked) meaty ham bone (or meat of your choice. see below) 1 onion, diced 3 ribs celery, diced 2 bay leaves 1/4 tsp thyme leaves, dried (or 3 sprigs fresh) 3 carrots, chopped 4 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced 1/4 tsp pepper 7 c