Split Pea Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound (2 1/4 cups) green split peas
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 large leek, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 1 large clove of garlic, halved
• 1 herb bouquet (see Recipe Note)
• 2 ham hocks, well-rinsed
• Salt
• Pepper
• Small toasted croutons (avoid for gluten-free version), to garnish
• Chopped parsley or chives, to garnish