Split Pea Soup

By ukiahgal67

Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried green split peas, rinsed
• 1 hambone, or 2 meaty ham hocks, or 2 c. diced ham
• 3 carrots, peeled & sliced
• 1 med. onion, chopped
• 2 stalks of celery plus leaves, chopped
• 1 or 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• 1 tbsp. seasoned salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 tsp. fresh pepper
• 1 1/2 qts. hot water

Preparation

Step 1

Layer ingredients in slow cooker, pour in water.

DO NOT STIR.

Cover and cook on high 4 to 5 hours or on low 8 to 10 hours until peas are very soft and ham falls off bone.

Remove bones and bay leaf.
Serve garnished with croutons.