SPLIT PEA AND HAM WITH VEGGIES SOUP

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Provided by Diane Eldridge @Dianeintn

Number Of Ingredients 12

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4 - meaty ham hocks[1-1/2 pounds]
1 package(s) split peas
1 large onion[1/2ved..one chopped fine other sliced thick]
1 cup(s) matchstick cut carrots
1 - rib celery chopped
1/2 medium red bell pepper
3 clove(s) garlic,chopped fine
10 cup(s) water
- spices to taste...old bay seasoning,soul seasoning,fresh ground black pepper
1 can(s) milk, 1%
1/2 stick(s) butter
- light sour cream

Steps:

take ham hocks and put in lg stock pot add water to cover add spices bring to boil turn temp to low[so it jus simmers cook til meat is coming off bones remove hocks from pan set aside to cool and then debone and return to pot
next add peas and cook bout 45 min add all other veggies cook til they tender add water as needed[but remember milk is bein added at end] WATCH CLOSE,STIR OFTEN PEAS LIKE TO SCORCH
once veggies tender add butter stir til it melts add milk heat til hot but not boiling
serve with lg dollop of sour cream