Crockpot Split Pea Soup with Ham

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crock pot split pea soup (ham)
1 (16 oz.) pkg. dried green split peas, rinsed
1 hambone, or 2 meaty hamhocks, or 2 c. diced ham
3 carrots, peeled & sliced
1 med.

onion, chopped
2 stalks of celery plus leaves,
chopped
1 or 2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
1 tbsp. seasoned salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp.

fresh pepper
1-1/2 qt hot water
Layer ingredients in slow cooker, pour in water. do not stir. cover and cook on high 4 to 5 hours or on low 8 to 10 hours until peas are very soft and ham falls off bone.

Remove bones and bay leaf. Serve garnished with croutons. Freezes well.

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