Split Pea Soup

• 1 lb. green split peas
• 2 smoked ham hocks
• 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
• 1 md. onion, finely chopped
• 1 md. carrot, finely chopped
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 8 to 10 cups water
• 1 bay leaf

1. In a large saucepan, combine all of the ingredients; bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat, leaving cover ajar, simmer for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove and discard bay leaf.
4. Remove the ham hocks; when coolenough to handle, cut meat into bite-size pieces.
5. Return meat to the soup and heat through.

green split peas, ham hocks, celery, onion, carrot, chicken bouillon cubes, garlic powder, salt, oregano, pepper, water, bay leaf

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/3438 (may not work)