Jim's Yellow Split Pea Soup

Yield:	6 Servings
Categories:	Soups, Ham, Beans

2	c	Split Peas
1		Ham bone or 2 pork hocks
1		Large Onion, chopped
1		Large Carrot, diced
2		Celery Stalks w/ leaves
1	cl	Garlic, minced
1		Bay leaf
1		Chile pepper, crushed
1/2	ts	Thyme
2	tb	Flour, opt'l
		Salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste