Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      package       (16 oz.) dried green split peas -- rins
   1                    hambone -- or 2 meaty
                        -- hamhocks, or 2 c.
                        -- diced ham
   3                    carrots -- peeled & sliced
   1      medium        onion -- chopped
   2      stalks        celery plus leaves chopped
   1      cloves        garlic -- minced (1 to 2)
   1                    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.