posted by joy 04-08-99 5:02 AM
Split Pea Soup
1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried green split peas, rinsed
1 hambone, or 2 meaty hamhocks, or 2 cups diced ham
3 carrots, peeled & sliced
l medium onion chopped
2 stalks of celery plus leaves, chopped
1 or 2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 Tbl. seasoned salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1-1/2 qts. hot water
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.
Freezes well.