Easy Split Pea Soup

Name: Easy Split Pea Soup
Ingredients: 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

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.