Crock pot split pea soup

this recipe is SO good. you will LOVE it.. and its easy!!! little to NO work, just layer in your crockpot your chopped veg and your good to go for 5 hours!!!!!



here we go.

1lb dry split peas rinsed.
3 large carrots,chopped
3 large celery stalks, chopped
1 small onion,chopped.
2 cloves of garlic, grated
2 cups of chicken broth
4 cups of water
2thick slices of ham (or ham hock, or ham bone or ham steak)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme.
1 bay leaf (optional)


here we go.
take your rinsed beans.
layer on bottom,
sprinkle your carrots ,celery,onions and layer on the beans.
grate in your garlic on top
then add your ham, you could chopped it up or leave whole
then top with your thyme.

then pour your liquids on top.
cook on high for 4-6 hours.
mine was ready at 5.
just check it. you want the beans really tender and smooth consistency.


easy.
yummy.
DELICIOUS.