Crockpot Split Pea Soup

Crockpot Split Pea Soup

Course :	Beans
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

1	package	dried green split peas -- rins (16 oz.)
1	medium	hambone -- or 2 meaty hamhocks, or 2 c. diced
3	medium	carrots -- peeled and sliced
1	medium	onion -- chopped
2	stalks	celery plus leaves chopped
1	clove	garlic -- minced (1 to 2)
1	piece	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.