split pea and ham with veggies soup

Ingredients

• 4 - meaty ham hocks[1-1/2 pounds]
• 1 package split peas
• 1 large onion[1/2ved..one chopped fine other sliced thick]
• 1 cup matchstick cut carrots
• 1 - rib celery chopped
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper
• 3 cloves garlic,chopped fine
• 10 cups water
• - spices to taste...old bay seasoning,soul seasoning,fresh ground black pepper
• 1 can milk, 1%
• 1/2 stick butter
• - light sour cream