Crockpot SPLIT PEA SOUP

Course :	Soups
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

16	ounces	dried green split peas, rins
1	medium	hambone, or 2 meaty hamhocks -- or 2 c. diced ham
3	medium	carrots -- peeled and sliced
1	medium	onion -- chopped
2	stalks	of celery plus leaves chopped
2	cloves	garlic -- minced
1	medium	bay leaf
1/4	cup	fresh parsley -- chopped (optional)
1	tablespoon	seasoned salt (or to taste)
1/2	teaspoon	fresh pepper
1 1/2	quarts	hot water

Preparation:

Layer ingredients in slow cooker, pour in water. DO NOT STIR. Cover and cook on high 4 to 5 hours or on low 8 to 10 hours until peas are very soft and ham falls off bone. Remove bones and bay leaf. Serve garnished with croutons. *Freezes well.