Pea Soup

2 cups diced ham
6 cups ham broth (6 cups water and ham bone + some ham drippings)
1 pound dried split peas
1 1/2 cups sliced carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp. parsley flakes
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granule
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp. thyme

Combine all ingredients. Cover and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer until peas are tender.   When cool, place in a freezer bag, label and freeze.  When thawed pout into a pot and simmer until heated through.