Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

1 onion, diced
2-3 carrots, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
3 cloves minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon salt and pepper
16oz bag of dried split peas
1 quart vegetable broth
2 cups water
Optional:  one ham bone or 1-2 cups diced smoked ham

Place all ingredients in the slow cooker.  Cook on high for 4-5 hours, low for 8-10 hours.

If you are using the ham bone, remove it and cut any big pieces of ham up and return the piece to the soup.

Serves 4-6.