"Place in crockpot and head to work - yummy dinner will be ready and waiting for you.This is a thick soup, and easy to thin with extra water or broth near the end or when reheating...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (16 ounce) package dried split peas, rinsed
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2 cups diced ham
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3 carrots, peeled and sliced
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 stalks celery, plus leaves, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 bay leaf
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1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning salt
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1⁄2 teaspoon fresh pepper
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1 1⁄2 quarts hot water or 1 1⁄2 quarts broth