3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 large sweet onions, chopped
3 carrots, trimmed and chopped
3 celery ribs, trimmed and chopped
1 celeriac (celery root) or rutabaga, peeled, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 Teaspoon dried basil
1 Teaspoon dried tarragon (optional)
1 meaty ham bone, 2 smoked turkey legs or 2 ham hocks (about 1 ½ pounds total)
1 box (32 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth
1 Teaspoon salt
2 to 3 cups diced smoked ham or thinly sliced cooked Polish sausage
1/2 Cup whipping cream (optional)
Directions
Step 1: In a large pot, place 1 pound green split peas. Add cold water to cover by 2 inches. Heat to a simmer; skim off the foam. Cover; cook until peas are almost tender, about 30 minutes.