Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 16 oz dried split peas ((about 2 cups))
  • 1 1/2 lb ham bone
  • 3 carrots, (diced)
  • 1 yellow onion, (diced)
  • 1 shallot, (diced)
  • 2 stalks celery, (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken stock

Instruction

  • In the bowl of a crock pot, combine the split peas, carrots, yellow onion, shallot, celery, garlic, thyme, pepper, bay leaf, and chicken stock. Mix well.
  • Add the ham bone on top and nestle into the contents of the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 5-6 hours, or until ham is tender and easily pulls off the bone.
  • Remove the ham and shred into bite-size pieces using two forks, then return the ham meat to the slow cooker, and discard the bone.
  • Remove the bay leaf and serve.