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Oh my! The best split pea soup I’ve ever tasted. And super easy because you just through everything into a crock pot or slow cooker and leave.

Makes: Serves 8
Cooking Time: HIGH 5-6 hours or LOW 8-10 hours
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

What you need:
1 (16 oz.) package of dried green split peas, rinsed
1 meaty hambone, or 2 ham hocks, or 2 cups diced ham
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 ribs of celery plus leaves, chopped
1 or 2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 tbsp. seasoned salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp. fresh pepper
1 1/2 qts. hot water

What to do:
Layer ingredients in slow cooker in the order given above. Pour in water. 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. Remove bones and bay leaf. Mach peas to thicken, if desired.

*Note: Great to freeze for later.