Pika's Farm Table Soup, Split Pea and Ham

Split Pea and Ham soup (also known as Erwtensoep or Snert), is the meal our grandmother would make on a bitterly cold afternoon. The soup had to be so thick a spoon could stand upright in it. Served with a warm crusty bread, it is exactly the one-dish meal that will keep you warm and cozy. If you want it lighter, just add some stock. (from Pika's Farm Table)