Crock Pot Ham and Split Pea Soup

Submitted by jrvaldez85

"After thanksgiving or Christmas we always have a nice meaty ham bone and we always throw out away. Not this year! This is my aunt's recipe with as little twist, BACON! as a side note, if the bone doesn't have much meat, buy a bone in ham steak to make it more meaty."

 

• Ready In: 5hrs
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb dried split peas, rinsed
• 1 meaty ham bone
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups water

directions

1. 1. Layer the ingredients in the crock pot in the order listed.
2. 2. Cook on high for 4-5 hours, or on low for 8-10 hours.
3. 3. After the cook time, remove the bay leaf, bacon, and ham bone. Shred any large pieces of ham and mix well. Enjoy!