Easy Split Pea Soup

Total Time: 5 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1 (16 ounce) package dried split peas
• 2 cups diced fully cooked lean ham
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 5 cups boiling water
• 1 cup hot milk

Recipe

• 1 in a slow cooker, layer the first nine ingredients in order listed (do not stir).
• 2 cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender. stir in milk.
• 3 discard bay leaves before serving.