Norwegian Betasuppe
["1 lb. yellow split peas", "1 lb. ham hocks or 1/2 c. finely chopped ham", "1 onion, finely chopped", "1 Tbsp. thyme", "10 c. water", "2 c. each: potatoes, diced, rutabaga and celery root", "1 1/2 c. chopped leek", "1 Tbsp. salt"]
["Combine peas, ham hocks or ham, onion, thyme and water.", "Add potatoes, rutabaga, celery root, leek and salt.", "Combine ingredients in a large Dutch oven and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add vegies and salt and cook for another 30 to 45 minutes.", "If using ham hocks, remove, trim, cut finely and return to the soup!"]
["peas", "ham hocks", "onion", "thyme", "water", "potatoes", "leek", "salt"]