Here’s a quick weekday meal or a great way to use up leftover ham.

This yummy and healthy crock pot split pea and ham soup is made in the crockpot, making it so easy.

Happy Cooking!

~ Gena

Crock Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup

Ingredients:

• 1bag (1 lb) yellow or green split peas, rinsed
• 1 cup julienne-cut carrots (from 10-oz bag) or 3 carrots, diced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 1/2 lb cooked ham, chopped (1 1/3 cups)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 t. fresh or dried marjoram (optional)
• 32 oz chicken broth (4 cups)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 t. sea salt
• sour cream for garnish
• fresh marjoram for garnish (optional)

Directions:

• In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or high for 5 hours. Stir well.
• Garnish with a dalop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh marjoram. Serve with rustic bread.

Enjoy!!