With those memories in mind, I purchased a couple cans of soup a few years back - navy bean and split pea ... a rich and creamy broth with a complex flavor that's umami rich (translation: so much ...

If you don't have a ham bone, you could ask an independent or supermarket butcher. Also, see if they have any fresh pea shoots to garnish your bowl.

How to make delicious split pea soup using the ham bone and diced ham leftover from your meal.

Split pea soup with ham, topped with oyster crackers, is a traditional post-Easter dish that Laguna Woods Globe columnist Carla Vigos makes, especially if April brings cool, rainy days.

Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup Recipe Ingredients 1½ lbs dried split peas 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups water 5 medium carrots, diced 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 cups cooked ham, diced ½ tsp dried ...