Crock Pot Pea Soup

• 1 (16 ounce) package dried split peas, rinsed
• 1 -2 cup of diced ham, I buy the pre-packaged diced ham and just use what I have on hand
• 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 tablespoon salt free all purpose seasoning
• 12 teaspoon pepper
• 1 quart low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water (use less if you want a thicker soup)

1. Put the ingredients into the Crock Pot layered in the order given above.
2. Add the broth.
3. Add the water.
4. Cover and cook on HIGH 4 to 5 hours OR LOW for 8 to 10 hours until the peas are really soft.
5. Take the Bay leaf out
6. Mash peas to thicken.
7. Enjoy - we love this with Corn Bread.

peas, ham, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaf, parsley flakes, salt, pepper, chicken broth, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crock-pot-pea-soup-355594 (may not work)