Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup With Carrots And Ham Hocks Recipe

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas2 smoked ham hocks2 quarts water2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced1 medium onion, chopped1 celery rib, thinly sliced1 garlic clove, minced1 bay leaf1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules1 teaspoon dried thyme3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or until peas are tender. Skim fat; discard bay leaf.

Set ham hocks aside until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones; discard bones and cut ham into small pieces. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through.