Andrea'S Split Pea Soup

• 1 (1 lb.) pkg. dried split green peas
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 carrots, grated
• 2 tsp. garlic salt
• 2 bay leaves (whole)
• 1 lb. smoked sausage
• 2 medium potatoes, diced (optional)
• 2/4 lb. ham hocks
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 sprigs parsley, diced
• 2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. baby green peas (frozen)

1. Wash and drain split peas.
2. Combine peas, ham hocks, fresh vegetables and seasonings in a Dutch oven.
3. Cover with about 2 1/2 quarts water; bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat; simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
5. Remove ham hocks; take meat off of bones.
6. Dice ham and add to peas.
7. Slice sausage, adding to soup.
8. Add frozen peas; simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes.
9. Serve with crusty, warm French bread.
10. Serves 10.

green peas, stalks celery, carrots, garlic salt, bay leaves, sausage, potatoes, ham hocks, onion, parsley, pepper, oregano, baby green peas

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=455405 (may not work)