Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1
pound
split peas





1
each
ham

(1 1/2 lbs), with some meat still on it



1
each
carrot

diced



1
each
onion

diced



1
each
celery stalks

diced



2
quarts
water





1
teaspoon
salt





1/4
teaspoon
pepper

 Combine all ingredients in slow-cooking pot. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 1 hours. Remove ham bone; cut meat off, dice, and return meat to soup.

Makes 8 servings.