Canadian Split Pea Soup

For Canadian Split Pea Soup, cut yellow split peas, carrots, onion, celery stalks and ham or smoked bone into convenient pieces.

In a pot, warm a little fat or liquid and gently cook carrots, onion and celery stalks for 3-5 minutes.

Add ham or smoked bone, yellow split peas, carrots and onion and pour in broth.

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook until the firmest components are tender.

At the end, stir in broth, then season with salt and pepper.

Serve the soup at the right temperature: hot for hearty soups or well chilled for cold soups.