2 c. dried split peas
1 ham bone, with meat or 1 ham hock
1 lg. onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/2 qts. water
1 qt. chicken stock

Place all ingredients in large heavy pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove ham bone from soup. Cool until it can be handled. Remove meat from bone and return meat to soup pot. Serves 8.