2 Lbs dried yellow split peas
6 slices bacon
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped leeks
1 cup chopped celery
1 bay leaf
4 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
3 ham hocks
1/2 lb turkey kilbasa diced
5 qts water
Chopped parsley
Sour cream

Rinse peas under cold water.

Brown bacon in large saucepan.

Add Onions,leeks,celery and cook for 15 min on low to med heat stirring occasionally.

Add water, peas, bay leaf, ham hocks, salt & pepper.

Cover and bring to a boil.

Skim the top, recover and cook over low heat for 2 1/2 hrs. Skim off goop.

Saute the kilbasa til brown & set aside.

Discard the bones & bay leaf.Shred the meat & reserve.

Force the mixture through a blender til smooth. Return the meat and diced kilbasa.

Taste for seasoning. Serve hot, sprinkled with parsley and topped with sour cream. ENJOY !