Ham and Pea Soup

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1 ham bone with some meat
2 1/2 cups yellow split peas
5 stalks of celery, diced
4 carrots, diced
1/2 large Spanish onion, diced
2 tbsp kosher salt or to taste
2 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf (optional)
1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste
8 cups water, or as needed

Gather the ingredients. Place ham bone, yellow split peas, celery, carrots, onion, salt, thyme, bay leaf, and pepper into a large pot; pour in water. Bring the mixture to a boil and skim off any foam with a spoon. Reduce the heat and place a lid on the pot, slightly ajar to allow some evaporation. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until yellow split peas are tender and soup is thick, about 3 hours. Remove ham bone from soup; remove meat from ham bone, chop or shred, and return to the pot. Yields 12 servings.