- 1-pound package split peas
- 1 ham hock (if not, get a ham steak and cube it)
- 1 carrot diced
- 1 onion diced
- 1 rib of celery diced
- 2 quarts vegetable stock
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 whole allspice
- 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tsp. sugar
- Wash and sort split peas, removing any stones. Then combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low 8 - 10 hours
- Remove ham bone, cut meat off and shred...return meat to soup. Stir through.
- Remove bay leaf before serving
- Serve with favorite soup condiments such as a dollop of sour cream, croutons, chopped hard-boiled egg, etc.
- Makes about 8 servings.