1 or 2 bags of split peas. 1 fresh garlic clove mashed with a knife. 1 carrot pealed and diced. 1 or 2 smoked ham hocks. Cup of diced yellow onion. 1 bay leaf. 2 stalks of celery diced. Add water to bag directions. Bring to boil, then simmer till peas are like dissolved. Remove ham hocks and take off fat and bone, dice meat add to soup. This soup will thicken over night its awesome.