Oh, yes. Score the Drain the peas and set aside. Ingredients. ¼ cup olive oil, bacon fat, lard, or ham … In memory of your mother, I have an Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup with a hambone that simmers in the pot until the meat shreds right off the bone. This comfort-food classic is full of flavor, thick and hearty, and freezes well. Place the peas in a large pot or bowl, cover with water by 2 inches and soak 8 hours or overnight.