Mum'S Pea And Ham Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 ham bone, meaty
1 (500 g) packet yellow split peas
1 (500 g) packet green split peas
2 onions, finely diced
2 bay leaves
salt & pepper
white wine vinegar
chopped parsley (to garnish)

Preparation

Cover peas with plenty of water and soak overnight.
Drain well.
Place bone, and additional ham, with onions and bay leaves, soaked peas in a 5L slow cooker.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cover with sufficient water.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Stir occasionally if you like but it is not necessary.
Add vinegar to taste.
(I add a soupspoon at a time, but it depends on your individual taste) Serve with freshly baked (or warmed) bread and a garnish of chopped parsley.
You may need to dilute the soup after cooking depending on the size of your slow cooker.