Pea Soup

• chopped ham (approx 1 to 1 1/2 cups)
• 12 cups water
• 3 cups dried split peas (yellow + green)
• 5-6 carrots – grated
• 2 onions – chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp thyme

Mix all ingredients together in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer about 2 hours, until peas are soft and mushy.