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