Homemade Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 bag dried split peas
2 chopped medium onions
3 stalks chopped celery
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. garlic salt
2 good size ham hocks
6 medium chopped carrots
2 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Put all ingredients in a 5-quart crock-pot or pan.
Fill with water and cook, covered, all day on low heat.
One hour before serving, remove ham hocks.
Debone and de-fat meat.
Cut up and put back in pot.
Uncover and cook at medium-high heat until thickened.
Stir frequently to keep from sticking.
Serve with pear and cottage cheese salad.