1 pound (500 grams) Split Peas Soaked
1 tsp oil - lard or rice bran oil
2 stalks of celery, chopped
1 sweet onion - diced
3 medium sized carrots - diced
2 1/2 pints (1.5 liters water)
1 pound (500 grams) smoked ham hocks
bouquet garni
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon Pimenton De La Vera (sweet smoked paprika)