Crock-Pot Split Pea Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 ham bone or smoked ham hock
1 lb. green split peas
1 medium onion, chopped
1 c. diced carrots
1/2 c. diced celery
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
6 c. water

Preparation

Place all ingredients in a slow cooker (crock-pot) and cover. Turn heat to low.
Cook 10 to 12 hours until peas are softened. Cut meat away from ham hock and add to soup.
Makes 12 (1 cup) servings.