Country Style Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. dried split peas
8 c. hot water
ham hocks or bones
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 medium onion, grated
3 c. chopped celery and tops
1 Tbsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Combine all ingredients.
Heat to boiling.
Reduce and simmer for 3 or more hours.
If you have leftover ham, this may be added towards last.