Bec's long awaited Split Pea Soup

Savory Split Pea Soup from my sister Katie Banazak

1 lb. split peas (2 1/4)cups
3 fresh pork hocks 3/4 lb. each
Leftover ham bone
2 stalks celery
2 med. onions
4 green onions
2 parsley sprigs
1/4 lb. salt pork chopped (I use bacon)
1/4 tsp. black peppercorn
1/4 tsp. All Season
2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. dried rosemary leaves
1-2 Bay leaves
1 Kilbasa polish sausage
4 med. carrots
4 med. potatoes

In colander rinse peas with cold water. Wipe Hocks with paper towel.
In an 8 qt. pan combine peas, hocks & 2 1/2 qts. water. Bring to a boil reduce heat.
Simmer covered 45 min.
Cut celery diagonally 1/4 inch thick.
Saute bacon in frying pan until crisp (3 min.). Add celery, onion and
green onion. Saute until golden (5) min.
Add mixture to peas w/ parsley,salt, rosemary & Bay leaves.
Bring to boil, reduce & simmer 2 1/2 hours until hocks are cooked.
Remove from heat, remove hocks & cool. Remove skin & fat from hocks.
Wash sausage slice 1" thick add to soup with the carrots and potatoes.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer 30-40 min. Enjoy!