3 lickety ham Recipes

peeled onion, chopped, peeled carrot, finely chopped, vegetable broth or 8 cups chicken broth, dried split peas, diced celery, granulated sugar, dried thyme, crushed dried mint, fresh ground black pepper, ground coriander, bay leaf, kosher salt , to taste, lime juice, chopped cooked ham (optional) or 4 -8 oz cooked bacon (optional)

cooked smoked ham (or fat free smoked turkey ham), chicken broth, dijon mustard, onion