German Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 slice salt bacon
• 1 ham hock
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 pkg. dried split peas, washed and drained
• 12 c. water
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1 pkg. Lipton golden onion soup mix
• 1 pkg. knockwurst hot dogs, chopped
• 1 lb. kielbasa sausage, sliced 1/8-inch