INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 large onion, chopped fine
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salt and pepper
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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5 cups water
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2 cups chicken stock
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1lb ham in large pieces
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1 ham bone (optional)
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1lb green split peas, picked over and rinsed
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3 slices thick-cut bacon
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2 sprigs fresh thyme
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2 bay leaves
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2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2" pieces
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1 celery rib, cut into 1/2" pieces
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2 teaspoons lemon juice