serves 6 to 8

1 ham hock
2 cups cooked ham
4 cups split peas
2 cups chicken broth(see FarOut Food's tip, page??)
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
2 carrots, diced
1 lg. onion, diced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 Tblsp. black pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 Tblsp. dry sweet basil
1 tsp. oregano
Northern Bean and Vegetable
Vegetable stock