Homey Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried split green peas
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 10 cups chicken stock
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 smoked ham hocks
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• pepper
• salt