Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. green split peas (dry)
1 ham bone or ham slice
1 carrot, sliced
1 onion, diced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 small green pepper, diced (optional)
1 tsp. salt (optional)
1/4 tsp. pepper or 2 to 3 peppercorns
2 or 3 small diced hot red chili peppers
2 qt. chicken broth and/or water

Preparation

Put all ingredients in crock-pot or large pan.
Cover and cook on low heat for 10 to 12 hours.
(Crock-pot for 5 to 6 hours.) Add water, if needed.
Start with less water when using crock-pot.