Split Pea Soup

By Violet_61

Ingredients

• 1-lb pkg dried split peas
• 1 medium onion-chopped
• 3-4 carrots-peeled and shredded
• 1 large potato-diced
• 1 -ham steak-cubed
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse dried peas and pick out any foreign objects.

Place rinsed peas in large crock pot and cover with water. Add a little baking soda to water. Let set overnight on counter.

Next morning, drain peas and rinse well.

Add all other ingredients to rinsed peas and cover with water about 2 inches above vegetables. Cook on high until mixture comes to a boil; reduce heat to low and cook all day.

Remove bay leaf and ham bone (if there is one)

Serve with crusty bread.