2c split peas (dry)
1 1/2c ham
2 medium/large carrots
2 stalks celery
1c onion
9c water (as the soup cooks, check periodically to make sure there is enough liquid, you don't want to let it dry out, because it will burn)
2tsp salt (probably will need to add more just for taste)
2tsp garlic powder
1 bay leaf
black pepper to taste
Add ingredients to crock pot and cook for 8 hours slow.
Soup is done when the split peas are nice and smooth.
To serve you can add some Franks Hot Sauce
Nutritional information about split peas
http://www.livestrong.com/article/344927-are-split-peas-healthy/
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2521/2
