Slow-Cooker Hearty Split Pea and Ham Soup

Ingredients:

1 Pound Meaty Ham Bone or Diced Ham Steak

4 1/2 T Dried Minced Onions

1 Pound Dried Split Peas

2 Large Carrots, peeled and sliced

2 Celery Ribs, sliced

1 Bay Leaf

1/4 t Dried Leaf Marjoram

1 t Salt

1/2 t Black Pepper

5 C Water

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in slow-cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours. Stir well. Add more hot water (up to one cup, if too thick). 

Remove bone, if using, pull off meat and return meat to slow-cooker. Add salt to taste. 

Yield: 4-6 Servings