Ingredients

1 large / 1 ½ cups onion, small dice

2 sticks celery, small dice

2 large carrots / 1 ½ cups, small dice

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 Ib /2 ½ cups green split peas, rinsed

2 cups cooked ham *nitrate free

½ tsp thyme

1 tsp oregano

2 bay leaves

1 qt / 4 cups chicken broth

3 cups water

salt & pepper

• Dice the vegetables, mince the garlic and saute gently for 3 minutes. Transfer to your slow cooker.
• Add the split peas, ham, thyme, oregano, bay, chicken broth and water. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8.