Crockpot Split Pea Soup

Ingredients
16 ounces dried split peas
2 cups diced fully cooked lean ham (I use 1/2 lb. chopped and cooked bacon instead)
1 cup diced carrots (I add a bit more)
1 cup diced celery
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 cups boiling water (I use chicken stock, then I add an extra cup or two of water while it is cooking)
1 cup hot milk

Directions
1.In a slow cooker, layer the first nine ingredients in order listed (do not stir). Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender. Stir in milk. Discard bay leaves before serving.


I love it, its easy and yummy!

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