So, I'm sitting here at the window in my Rocky Mountain home watching our first snowstorm of the season, and I am thinking of soup. What better way to spend a snowy afternoon then in the kitchen brewing up something warm and comforting to enjoy this evening?

I spot some split peas in my pantry, and can immediately taste the sweet/savory flavors of a good hearty split pea soup. So now I am thinking about all the great advice I've read in this forum, and whether anyone would care to share their favorite version of this traditional comfort food?