Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

By Alqualonde

The classic pairing of mild split peas and rich ham come together in a delicious slow-cooker version.

Ingredients

• 7 cups water
• 1 package dried split peas (2 1/4 cups), sorted and rinsed (16 ounces)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 1/2 cups)
• 2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped (1 cup)
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 ham bone, 2 pounds ham shanks or 2 pounds smoked pork hocks

Preparation

Step 1

1. Mix all ingredients except ham in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Add ham.

2.Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until peas are tender.

3.Remove ham from cooker; place on cutting board. Pull meat from bones, using 2 forks; discard bones and skin. Stir ham into soup. Stir well before serving.