Country-style Split Pea Soup

1 cup onion, diced

1 leek, thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon canola oil

1¼ cups green or yellow split peas, rinsed

1 cup celery, diced

2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced

2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

3 cups water

3 cups chicken broth

1 bay leaf ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried

1 tablespoon seasoned salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper

1 cup cooked ham, diced (optional)

1 cup …