For me, ham (bone) & split pea soup is as homely & comforting as it gets.
Absolutely
Very simple, a ham bone with a good amount of meat still clinging to it, two whole carrots, one whole onion, I used two large bay leaves, a tweak of thyme, a tweak of celery seed, some black pepper, covered it with water. Simmered for two hours, now the kitchen smells like heaven. Time to put the peas in, and wait patiently, will add salt later depending on how much salt the ham gave up. So delicious, and comforting as you say, and comfort is a rare thing in this world.
