Italian Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb split peas
• 1/2 lb ham
• 2 lbs ham hocks
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup carrot, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 garlic clove
• 10 cups water
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)