Split Pea Soup with Diced Ham

By Susan52

Ingredients

• 16-oz Dried split peas
• 6-8 Cups chicken broth or stock(enough to cover ham hocks)
• 2 smoked ham hocks
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 cup chopped garlic
• optional garnish: diced ham

Preparation

Step 1

Add ingredients to slow cooker and cook on high 4-6 hours,
or cook on low for 8-10 hours.

Remove ham hocks and mash soup with a fork or an immersion blender,
depending on your consistence preference. I like mine smooth.

Optional step: brown diced ham in a skillet and serve on soup.
Can also use bacon bits