SPLIT PEA SOUP (CROCK POT)

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So good when it's cold outside.

Provided by Sue Stone

Categories     Other Soups

Time 12h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 lb smoked ham shanks or ham hocks
8 c water
1 lb dry split peas, rinsed
2 medium potatoes, peeled & diced (2 cups)
2 medium carrots, peeled & finely chopped
1 onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
1 c celery, chopped
garlic powder, to taste
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients in a large crock pot. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • 2. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 12 hours. An hour before soup is done, remove ham shanks or ham hocks to a chopping board. Discard bones, skin and fat. Shred meat and return to the crock pot.
  • 3. Before serving, mash any remaining potato chunks with a potato masher. Stir and adjust seasonings, to taste.

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