Great food isn’t always pretty, and split pea soup might be the best example of that. Anytime I mention it to someone, they wrinkle their nose and picture something murky and mushy. But there’s a ...

To make this classic recipe, start by placing dried split peas, a large ham bone, diced ham meat and the chopped onion, carrots and celery in a Dutch oven or other large, heavy pot. (There’s no need ...