Authentic Split Pea Soup

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"Split Pea Soup with vegan options"

 

• Ready In: 10hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 2 Quarts
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 16 ounces dried split peas, rinsed, one package
• 1 2 meaty ham hocks (optional) or 2 cups diced ham (optional)
• 3 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, plus leaves diced
• 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 1⁄2 quarts hot water

directions

1. Layer ingredients in a slow cooker.
2. Pour in hot water DO NOT STIR.
3. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until peas are very soft and ham falls off bone.
4. Remove bones and bay leaf.
5. Serve garnished with croutons.
6. Freezes well.