Split Pea Soup

olive oil

butter

stalks of celery, sliced

large or 2 medium onions, chopped

pkg of pre-sliced carrots or 4-6 carrots, sliced

garlic cloves, minced

pkg dry split peas (16 oz)

ham bone or 16-20 oz of cooked, sliced ham

fresh thyme

boxes of chicken stock or equivalent fresh or canned

Salt and pepper

half and half