INGREDIENTS
1 16 ounce package
dried green split peas, rinsed
1
meaty ham bone, 2 ham hocks or 2 cups diced ham (leave out if you are wanting vegan)
1 cup
sliced baby carrots
1 cup
chopped yellow onion
2
ribs celery plus leaves, chopped
2 cloves
garlic, minced
1
bay leaf
1/4 cup
chopped fresh parsley
2
Jalapeno Peppers, seeds removed, chopped finely (optional)
Salt and pepper
6 cups
chicken broth (replace with homemade vegetable broth for Vegan)