There’s a big ham bone in my refrigerator and a container of celery and carrot sticks from the crudites platter. What could I possibly make to use up these left overs?

Split Pea Soup.

Fortunately, I even have some split peas left from when I made bean soup jars for gifts.

I use the recipe from my awesome, red-plaid Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book, found here, but I add a diced up potato in with the other veggies. I also toss in a handful or two of frozen green peas, when the soup is almost ready, to add color and texture to the soup.

I love the smell of soup on the stove. I can’t wait until dinner!