Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

By gmbeckett

Ingredients

• 1 (16-ounce) package dried green split peas, rinsed
• 1 meaty ham bone, 2 ham hocks or 2 cups diced ham
• 1 cup sliced baby carrots
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 ribs celery plus leaves, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 cups chicken broth

Preparation

Step 1

Method:

Layer ingredients in slow cooker in the order given, adding the broth last. Do not stir ingredients. Cover and cook on high 4—5 hours or on low 8—10 hours until peas are very soft and ham falls off the bone.