- 4 slices bacon, cut into pieces
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 8 cups water
- 1 pound yellow or green split peas
- 1 meaty ham bone
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup ham, chopped
- 1 large rutabaga, peeled & cut in 1/2″ pieces
- salt & pepper to taste
Cook cut bacon in a large pot over medium heat. Once cooked, add the next 4 ingredients. Cook until veggies soften, about 2-4 minutes. Add water, peas, ham bone, and bay leaf to vegetables. Bring to boil; skim foam from top. Add chopped ham and rutabaga. Return to boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Let simmer for 1 hour. Remove ham bone and let cool about 5 minutes or until able to handle. Remove bay leaf. Pull any remaining meat from bone and add back to pot. Season to taste.
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