Simple Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried green split peas, rinsed
• 2 1/2 cups diced ham
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
• 2 ribs of celery plus leaves, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tsp dried parsley flakes
• 3 tsp salt (be careful with salt in the slow cooker, you can always add later)
• 2 tsp. fresh pepper
• 6 cups hot water

Instructions

1. Layer all ingredients in the crock pot as listed.
2. Pour in water.
3. DO NOT STIR.
4. Cook on High 4-5 hours or Low 8-10 hours (I like how it comes out better on Low)
5. To serve remove bay leaf and mash peas to thicken.