Lakin/Thompson Recipes

Ingredients

1. 1 small bag split peas (sort & rinse)
2. 1 1/2 lb ham hock
3. 1 medium potato (diced)
4. 2 carrots (diced)
5. 2 ribs of celery (diced)
6. 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
7. 4 cups chicken stock
8. 2 cloves garlic (minced)
9. 1 bay leaf
10. 1 tsp thyme
11. 1 tsp pepper
12. 1 tsp salt
13. 2 tbsp olive oil

Preparation

1. Saute vegetables (except peas) and garlic with olive oil in a large pot.
2. Add peas, chicken stock, spices and ham hock
3. Bring to boil on high heat
4. Turn heat down to low and simmer covered for 90 minutes.
5. Remove meat from bone stir and cook uncovered for 30 minutes. (if too thick add more stock or water).
6. Add more salt & pepper to taste.

Notes

"serve with crackers"