Hearty Slow Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup - Creative Homemaking

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried green split peas (rinsed and picked over)
• 1 meaty ham bone (2 ham hocks, or 2 cups diced ham)
• 3 medium carrots (peeled and sliced into rounds)
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 2 stalks celery (sliced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste