Pea Soup

Crockpot Split Pea and Ham Soup

1 16 oz.	dried split peas (rinsed)
2 cups	ham – diced
1 cup	carrots – chopped
1/2	onion – chopped
1 cup	celery chopped
2 cloves	garlic – minced
1	bay leaf
2 teaspoons	parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon	dried marjoram – crushed
1/4 teaspoon	dried thyme – crushed
1 tablespoon	salt - not if using broth
1/2 teaspoon	pepper
1 1/2 quarts	water or chicken broth

Layer in crockpot in order listed.  Pour broth/water over but DO NOT STIR. Cover and cook 8-10 hours on low until Peas are soft.  Remove hambone & bay leaf.

If you make this soup I guarantee you will not be disappointed.  It is far better than the Pea Soup from Andersen’s.

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