pea soup recipe

### Pea Soup **Ingredients:** - 2 cups dried split peas, rinsed and sorted - 1 tablespoon olive oil - 1 medium onion, chopped - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 3 medium carrots, chopped - 2 stalks celery, chopped - 1 bay leaf - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth - Salt and pepper to taste - Optional: diced ham or bacon for added flavor