Andersen'S Split Pea Soup (Crock Pot Version) Copycat - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cups water
2 cups split peas, rinsed and picked over
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 dash red pepper
1 bay leaf
salt
pepper

Preparation

Combine water, peas, celery, carrot, onion, thyme, red pepper and bay leaf in crock pot.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cook on low until split peas and vegetables are tender (anywhere from 6-8 hours).
Press soup through fine sieve and reheat just to boiling point or use hand blender to smooth.