The Smoky Hearty Soup

INGREDIENTS WITH GRAM AMOUNTS

For the split pea soup

-¼ (54 grams) cup extra virgin olive oil
-5 medium carrots diced, divided
-3 celery ribs diced
-1 medium onion diced
-3 cloves garlic minced
-1 large bay leaf
-1 smoked ham hock or ham bone
-16 (454 grams) ounces split peas see notes below
-4 cups (946 grams) low-sodium chicken stock
-4 cups (946 grams) water
-8 ounces (227 grams) ham diced - can use deli ham, cooked ham, etc
-salt and pepper to taste
For the croutons
-3 cups (210 grams) bread cut into 1-inch cubes
-3 tablespoons (43 grams) olive oil
-½ teaspoon garlic powder
-¼ teaspoon kosher salt
-¼ teaspoon black pepper