Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. split peas, washed
6 c. water
1 c. celery, diced
1 c. carrot, diced
1 onion, diced
3 potatoes, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper (optional)
1 c. diced ham (optional)

Preparation

Wash split peas.
Add to water, then add all of the ingredients.
In crock-pot, cook on low 8 to 10 hours.
On stove top, cook 2 hours or until peas are mushy.
Use Braun hand blender to blend all ingredients together until creamy and smooth.
Add salt and pepper to taste.