Andrea'S Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

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