Hearty Split Pea Soup Recipe

• 1 (12 ounce.) pkg. green split peas
• 5-6 c. water
• 1 ham hock or possibly ham seasonings (plus meat) to taste
• 4 diced carrots
• 1 diced potato
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• Salt & pepper to taste

1. Rinse peas.
2. Place all ingredients in large, covered pot of boiling water.
3. Simmer for approximately 2 hrs or possibly till thickened.
4. To serve, top with dollop of lowfat sour cream if you like.
5. Yield: About 8 servings.

green split peas, water, ham hock, carrots, potato, celery, bay leaves, onion, garlic, salt

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/hearty-split-pea-soup-54556 (may not work)