Split Pea Soup Jardiniere - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 quarts water
1 lb dried split green peas
1 meaty ham bone
1 onion, quartered
2 sliced leeks
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
2 small turnips, cubed
2 large tomatoes, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 whole cloves
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.
Remove ham bone and shred meat. Return meat to soup. Discard bones and bay leaf. Season to taste with salt and pepper.