Split Pea Soup

• 1 onion, studded with 2 cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1

Put the onion and cloves, the bay leaf and thyme in a large saucepan with the ham or gammon bone and split peas. Pour over the water and simmer for about 1 hour or until the peas are soft enough to mash. Remove the bone, onion and herbs, season with salt and pepper and serve the soup piping hot.