Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz) pkg. of dried green split peas, rinsed
• 1 meaty ham bone (equivalent to about 2 c. of ham)
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 2 ribs of celery plus leaves, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped, or 2 t. dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 t. fresh pepper
• 1 1/2 qt. hot water