INGREDIENTS
1 cup
Ham
1
Meaty ham bone
1
Bay leaf, large
1 cup
Carrot
1 cup
Celery
2 cloves
Garlic
2 cups
Onion
6 cups
Chicken stock
1/2 tsp
Black pepper, freshly-ground
1 tsp
Kosher salt
1
Buttery garlic croutons
1/4 cup
Butter, unsalted
2 cups
Water
1 pound dried split peas (, rinsed and sorted)
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (, chopped and quantity divided)