Hearty Split Pea, Bean and Barley Soup

1001 Best Slow Cooker Recipes Serves 12

• Ready In: 6 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 4  quarts water
• 1  meaty ham bone
• 2  cups  dried  split peas
• 1⁄2 cup pearl barley
• 1⁄2 cup dried black-eyed peas
• 1⁄2 cup dried navy beans
• 2 -4  beef bouillon cubes
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced carrot
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced celery
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  crushed celery seed
• 3  bay leaves
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours. Remove ham bone and cut meat into bite sized pieces.
2. Return to soup, discarding bone. Discard bay leaves.