Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

By linda1949

Ingredients

• 1 16 oz. package Green Split Peas, sorted and rinsed
• 2 cups diced, cooked ham
• 3 carrots
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 2 ribs celery (including leaves)
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 12- 15 sprigs fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 1/2 quarts water
• Fresh or seasoned croutons (optional)

Details

Servings 10

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare ingredients by slicing carrots and celery; chop parsley (about 1/4 cup.) Layer ingredients in slow cooker in order listed. Do not stir to mix. Pour water gently over layers. Cover and cook on HIGH 4 - 5 hours or LOW 8- 10 hours until peas are soft. Remove bay leaf; mash peas to thicken, if desired, or stir to blend soup. Serve topped with croutons.