Ingredients
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1 (16 oz) pkg dried green split peas
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3 carrots
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3 stalks celery
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2 cups diced ham
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1/2 cup diced onions
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2 tbsp minced garlic
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2 bay leaves
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2 tsp dried thyme
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6 cups hot water
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2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
Steps
1
Rinse the split peas. Peel and slice the carrots. Chop the celery. In a 4- or 5-quart slow cooker, combine split peas, carrots, celery, ham, onions, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and hot water.
2
Cover and cook on low 8–10 hours, until peas are very soft.
3
Remove and discard bay leaves. Use a potato masher or fork to mash some of the peas. Season with salt and pepper to taste. To serve, garnish with the parsley.
