Crockpot Split Pea Soup
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Crockpot
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

16 ounces dried green split peas -- rinsed
1 medium hambone -- or 2 meaty hamhocks, or 2 c. diced ham
3 medium carrots -- peeled and sliced
1 medium onion -- chopped
2 stalks celery plus leaves chopped
1 cloves 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.