Split Peas With Ham

• 2 12 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 smoked ham hock
• 1 bay leaf
• 12 ounces yellow split peas

1. Saute garlic, celery, carrot in oil with red pepper & cumin.
2. Add chicken broth, ham, bay leaf.
3. split peas and simmer till cooked, about 45 minutes.
4. Mash or blend peas -- i use a hand blender, but you could use a blender, food processor, or even a hand masher.

extra virgin olive oil, garlic, celery, carrot, cayenne, chicken broth, hock, bay leaf, peas

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/split-peas-with-ham-157167 (may not work)