posted by Connie 10-05-98 9:15 AM
Split-Pea Soup
1 (1 lb.) pkg. split peas
1 ham bone (with some meat left on) or 2 ham hocks
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 onion, diced
1 small potato, peeled and diced
1 small smoked sausage, sliced
1 celery stalk, diced
8 cups water
1/2 tea. salt
1/4 tea. pepper
Combine peas, ham bone or hocks, carrot, onion, potato, sausage, celery, water, salt and pepper in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours.
Remove ham bone; cut meat off bones, dice meat, and discard bones. Return meat to soup.