3 chunky ham split soup Recipes

ham (smoked , bone-in picnic ham), bay leaves, split peas, rinsed and picked through, dried thyme, extra virgin olive oil, onions, chopped medium, carrots, chopped medium, celery, chopped medium, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tsp), sugar, red potatoes , scrubbed and cut into 1/2 inch dice (about 3/4 cup), black pepper (freshly ground ), red onion, minced, balsamic vinegar

split peas, thick slice smoked ham or 2 boneless pork chops, chopped onion, chopped garlic cloves, olive oil or 1 -2 tbsp butter, water or 4 -6 cups chicken broth, cupubed potatoes , about 1 cup, sliced cuparrots , about 1 cup, cuphopped cupelery , about 1 cup, salt, pepper, herbs, seasoning, of choice (bay, red pepper flakes, curry powder or ), sour cream (or yoghurt & dry sherry)