Curried Ham & Split Pea Soup

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas
• 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 1 cup sliced fresh carrots
• 4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

1. In a skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and curry powder; cook 1 minute longer.
2. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours or until peas are tender. Stir before serving.
3. Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

butter, onion, garlic, curry powder, peas, carrots, beef broth, water, pepper

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/curried-ham-split-pea-soup/ (may not work)