Leftover Ham and Split Pea Soup is a delicious way to use up holiday ham. Today I’m sharing an easy and hearty soup that makes a satisfying meal. Baked ham is perfect for leftover sandwiches ...

Ham is such a classic recipe to make for holidays. But then, the next day, you’re left with leftover ham. And sure, you could just eat it as is.

Add the ham bone/ham hock and diced ham, stirring until starting to brown. Add drained peas, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, the 12 cups of water, bay leaves and thyme.

Add the ham bone/ham hock and diced ham, stirring until starting to brown. Add drained peas, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, the 12 cups of water, bay leaves and thyme.

You can make it in a slow cooker, but I made it for dinner, starting at about 1:30 p.m. and it was done by 3:30 p.m. I work at home, so that's an option for me.

Split Pea Soup and Easter's leftover ham bone make for delicious soup. Split Pea Soup with Ham. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 2 carrots, chopped. 2 ribs celery, chopped. ½ Vidalia onion, chopped.

Add the ham bone/ham hock and diced ham, stirring until starting to brown. Add drained peas, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, the 12 cups of water, bay leaves and thyme.

Add the ham bone/ham hock and diced ham, stirring until starting to brown. Add drained peas, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, the 12 cups of water, bay leaves and thyme.

Soup is a great post-Easter dish, especially during the cool, rainy days of April ...