Split Pea Soup with Ham Recipe

Place split peas into a large container and cover with 6 cups cool water; soak 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse.

Mix chicken broth and 2 cups water together in a large pot over high heat; add ham red onion split peas brown sugar garlic black pepper and salt. Bring broth mixture to a boil reduce heat and simmer until peas are softened about 2 hours.