1 pound dried green split peas, rinsed (450g) 2 medium carrots, peeled and medium dice 2 medium celery stalks, medium dice 1/2 medium yellow onion, medium dice 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 2 fresh Italian parsley sprigs (optional) 1 bay leaf (optional) 1 Ham (about 1 pound), cubed 4 cups low-sodium... more