Split pea soup with smoked ham hocks | Growing Chefs! Ontario

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• 1 large onion
• 3 carrots, peeled and finely diced
• 4 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 1 pound dried green split peas
• 1 1/2 pounds smoked ham hock
• 2 tablespoons thyme
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• Black pepper to taste
• Salt to taste