Pick peas and rinse. Put in pot with water with ham hock, chopped celery, chopped onions ... and garlic. Bring to boil, then reduce heat, simmer and cover for 2 hours. Make sure you stir occasionally. Take ... if soup becomes thick.
Soak peas in water overnight. Soak ham in water overnight (separate bowls). ... kettle, add water to desired level. Add vegetables and ... soup. Throw bone away.