farmhouse split pea soup with sesame crispettes of garlic and cheese

Ingredients

• - 1 lb. dried split peas, rinsed and picked over for foreign particles
• - 1 pound cooked ham, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• - 2 onions, chopped
• - 3 carrots, grated
• - 1 can stewed tomatoes, chopped. do not drain, 1 lb.
• - 3 cans beef broth, 10.5 oz. each
• - 1 1/2 cups water
• - 2 cloves garlic, minced
• - 2 t. butter
• - salt and pepper to taste