• 500g dried split peas
• 1.2-1.5kg ham bone/bacon hock
• 1/4 tsp salt (start with less, adjust later)
• 3/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 2 bay leaves , dried or fresh
• 1 onion , finely chopped
• 1 carrot , peeled and finely chopped
• 2 celery sticks , finely chopped
• 8 cups (2 litres) water

Pea and Ham Soup