SPECIAL SLOW COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound dried green split peas, rinsed
• 1 meaty ham bone, 2 ham hocks or 2 cups diced ham
• 1 cup sliced baby carrots
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 stalks celery plus leaves, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 cups chicken broth

DIRECTIONS:

Layer ingredients in slow cooker in the order given, adding the broth last. Do not stir ingredients. Cover and cook on high 4 to 5 hours or 8 to 10 hours …