Grandma'S Split Pea Soup

Ingredients:
- 2 cups dried split peas
- 3 carrots, finely chopped
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 lb ham steak, diced to bite size pieces
- salt and pepper
- 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk

Directions:
- Add all ingredients except for the milk to soup pan and cover with water.
- Simmer 4 hours covered, adding more water as needed or until the peas break up.
- after the peas break up, remove lid and let excess water steam off until you have a thick paste.
- Add evaporated milk and serve.