Yellow Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried yellow peas
• 2 lbs ham bone or 2 lbs smoked beef brisket
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and sliced
• 1 small onion, peeled and finely minced
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 3 quarts water
• salt and pepper
• crouton, for garnish