HEARTY SPLIT PEA SOUP
1 16 oz bag of dried split peas
1 lb diced ham
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
salt and pepper
2 bay leaves
garlic powder
5 cups of boiling water
1 cup of milk
In a slow cooker, add the dried split peas
the diced ham
the carrots and onions
the spices
and the water
Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours. Stir in milk and discard bay leaves before serving.
