• 2 cups split peas
• 8 cups hot water
• 1-2 lbs ham bones or hocks
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1/2 cup celery & tops, diced
• 1/2 cup carrots, diced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper

Sort & wash peas in a colander under running water. Combine all ingredients, heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours.