Canadian Bacon Split Pea & Lentil Soup (Crock Pot)

Made this up tonight. I compared some recipes and then used what I had. Turned out very tasty! Bet it would be good vegetarian too. Great served with herbed croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese!

• Ready In: 4 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 4  cups vegetable broth
• 2  cups water
• 1⁄4 cup dry sherry
• 1 1⁄2 cups  split peas
• 1⁄2 cup red lentil
• 10  ounces Canadian bacon, diced (about 21 slices)
• 1  large  white onion, minced
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon dried chives
• 2  teaspoons dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground sage
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  dash Tabasco sauce

Directions

1. Add all ingredients to crock pot.
2. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours or until desired consistency is reached.