Split Pea Soup

Really good pea soup!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. green split peas
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• 1/4 lb. ham, diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
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• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced small
• 6 cups water
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled or if raw, diced small (optional)
• celery salt, to taste (optional)
• couple of Tbsp. of cream or half and half (optional)

Directions:

Sort and rinse peas. Combine all ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Cover and simmer until peas are tender. Add more hot water if necessary. Remove bay leaf and serve.