Polish Split Pea Soup(Do Not Stir This Soup)

Ingredients

• 1 lb. split peas, washed in cold water
• 10 c. cold water
• 2 large potatoes, cut fine
• 6 to 8 stalks celery, cut fine
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 lb. ham hocks
• 2 medium onions, cut fine
• 2 Tbsp. McCormick soup greens
• 1 clove garlic
• 8 oz. cubed bacon
• 2 oz. butter
• 2 c. croutons
• 1 can beef consomme
• 2 to 3 Tbsp. Maggi sauce
• 1 tsp. marjoram
• 1 large acorn or other winter squash (to yield about 2 c. meat)
• 1 c. fresh tomatoes, peeled and seeded or 1 c. canned or frozen (about 1/2 lb.; I used canned)
• 2 Tbsp. pearl barley
• 1 garlic clove, mashed or minced
• 1 bay leaf
• pinch each: marjoram, thyme and allspice
• 1 Tbsp. finely chopped scallion tops
• 2 tsp. Pickapeppa sauce (or more, if desired)*
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 6 c. beef stock (I used instant beef granules or cubes)
• salt (if desired) and black pepper to taste
• 1/3 c. dry sherry, warmed
• 1 slice lean bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
• 1 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley