Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 2 pounds split peas
• 1 ham bone, with plenty of meat left on it.
• 5 carrots, chopped fine.
• 4 stalks celery, preferably minced, grated, or run through a food processor.
• 3 tablespoons fresh garlic, pressed, or pre-minced.
• 1 very large onion, or two smaller ones.
• Water (enough to fill pot).