Scandinavian Supper Soup

Course :	Soups
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	8

Ingredients:

1	pound	split peas -- dried
6	cups	boiling water
1/2	pound	lean salt pork
3	large	carrots -- sliced
1	large	leek -- sliced
1	large	onion -- chopped
1	teaspoon	salt
1	teaspoon	thyme
1/4	teaspoon	pepper
1	pound	frankfurters
1	tablespoons	chopped parsley

Preparation:

Pick over peas and rinse under running water; place peas in slow cooker; pour in boiling water; cover. Let stand 1 hour. Score salt pork and push down into peas; add carrots, leed, onion, salt, thyme, pepper and frankfurters; cover. Cook on low for 10 hours, stirring after 5 hours, if possible. OR cook on high for 5 hours, stirring after 3 hours. Ladle soup into soup bowls; sprinkle with chopped parsley.