Country Style Pea Soup
["1 lb. dried split peas", "10 c. water", "2 lb. ham hocks", "1 onion, chopped", "1 stalk celery, chopped", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Combine all ingredients in a pot.", "Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for one hour or until peas are soft.", "Remove ham hocks.", "Put the pea mixture through a sieve or in a blender for a few minutes.", "Cook over low heat until heated.", "Makes 6 cups."]
["peas", "water", "ham hocks", "onion", "celery", "garlic", "salt"]