3 split soup pumpernickel Recipes

meaty ham hocks (1 3/4 lb total ), water, carrots, onion, chopped, celery ribs, chopped, olive oil, dried split peas (2 1/4 cups), picked over and rinsed, table salt, black pepper, cubes pumpernickel bread (from a 1 1/4-lb loaf), kosher salt, frozen peas (not thawed )

bacon, onions, chopped, carrots, peeled and chopped, celery rib, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, cartons low sodium chicken broth, water, split peas, rinsed, bay leaves, dried thyme, crumbled, salt, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, frozen firm pumpernickel bread (thin slices), butter, melted, olive oil, sour cream (optional)