Down Home Split Pea Soup Recipe

Rinse the split peas and combine them with all the other ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and bring the liquid to a simmer. Cover and cook 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove the cover and cook an additional hour. Remove the ham hocks and trim the meat by discarding fat and bone. Return meat to the pot and cook an additional hour.

Makes approximately 2 quarts.