WHAT'S FOR DINNER? SPLIT PEA & HAM SOUP (slow cooker recipe)

SPLIT PEA & HAM SOUP
serves 8

16 oz dried split peas

2 C diced fully cooked ham

1 C diced carrots

1 chopped onion

2 cloves minced garlic

2 bay leaves

1/2 t salt

1/2 t pepper

6 C boiling water

1 C hot milk

In your crockpot, layer the first nine ingredients in order listed. 

Do not stir. 

Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours (low: 7-8 hrs) or until vegetables are tender.

Stir in milk.

Discard bay leaves before serving.