Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1 pound (16 ounces) dried green split peas (rinsed & drained)
  • 2 cups diced ham
  • 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 7 cups chicken broth or stock (or vegetable broth or stock)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley (minced (plus extra for garnish))
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instruction

  • Place dried split peas, ham, potatoes, carrots, and garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth. Stir in bay leaf and parsley. Cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours (or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours) until peas are tender and broken down.
  • Taste, add salt and pepper as needed, and garnish with additional fresh parsley, if desired. Leftovers should be covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to five days.