Split Pea Soup<\/p>\n
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1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried green split peas, rinsed<\/p>\n
1 hambone, or 2 meaty hamhocks, or 2 C. diced ham<\/p>\n
3 carrots, peeled and sliced<\/p>\n
1 med. onion, chopped<\/p>\n
2 stalks of celery plus leaves, chopped<\/p>\n
1 or 2 cloves of garlic, minced<\/p>\n
1 bay leaf<\/p>\n
1\/4 C. fresh parsley, chopped (optional)<\/p>\n
1 T. seasoned salt (or to taste)<\/p>\n
1\/2 tsp. fresh pepper<\/p>\n
1 1\/2 qts. hot water<\/p>\n
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Layer ingredients in slow cooker, pour in water. DO NOT STIR. Cover and cook on high 4 to 5 hours or on low 8 to 10 hours until peas are very soft and ham falls off bone. Remove bones and bay leaf. Serve garnished with croutons. *Freezes well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Split Pea Soup 1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried green split peas, rinsed 1 hambone, or 2 meaty hamhocks, or 2 C. diced ham 3 carrots, peeled and sliced 1 med. onion, chopped 2 stalks of celery plus leaves, chopped 1 or 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 1\/4 C. fresh parsley, chopped (optional) 1 T. seasoned salt (or to taste) 1\/2 tsp. fresh pepper 1 1\/2 qts. hot water Layer ingredients in slow cooker, pour in…<\/p>\n