2 tablespoons canola oil

1-pound chunk of pastrami, diced into 1-inch cubes

1 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, crushed or 2 cubes Gefen Frozen Garlic

3 stalks celery, diced

2 large carrots, diced

1 zucchini, diced

1 cup yellow split peas

1 cup green split peas

10 cups water

1/2 teaspoon pepper