Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -sueann larue
   1      package       split peas -- 1 lb.
   1                    ham bone -- or ham hock or 3
                         -- slices bacon,
                         -- chopped
   1                    carrot -- diced
   1                    onion -- diced
   1                    celery stalk -- diced
   2      quarts        water
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper

Preparation:

Combine ingredients in crockpot. Coverand cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours. If you use ham bone, remove from broth, cut meat off and return meat to soup.