Split Pea Soup

Did you know that one serving of split peas contains 98% of your daily value of fiber?  That'll get things moving. Split peas are also a good source of protein, potassium, and many other vitamins and minerals. Basically, you should be eating them.

This is the best split pea soup I've had. It's also easy to make and cheap.

It looks like split pea soup. Surprise!

Split Pea Soup
from the Taste of Home Cookbook

1 small onion, diced
1 T oil
4 cups water
1 can (14.5 oz) or about two cups chicken broth
1.5 cups split peas, rinsed
1 cup cubed cooked ham
3 bay leaves
1.5 t salt
1/2 t dried rosemary
1/4 t dried thyme
1/4 t pepper

Saute onion in  large saucepan until tender. Add the rest of the ingredients, bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and simmer 45 minutes to an hour until peas are tender. Discard bay leaves before serving.