split pea soup

Half a bag of split peas

Soaked for 24 hours, rinsed

And soaked another 24 hours.

*** if peas still seem hard

Place in large roasting pan

Filled with water and cook for 4 hours

At 300 and then sit overnight again.

Drain and rinse

And put in a slow cooker with:

2 cups diced ham

1\2 cup finely chopped onion

1\2 cup finely chopped carrot

1 1\2 tsp minced garlic

1\4 tsp rosemary

1\4 tsp thyme

4 cups chicken broth

I cooked on high with a lid for 4-6 hours,

Stirring occasionally.

 

Reduce heat with lid off for 2 hours

And check peas. If they are still hard

Add more liquid (1cup).

I was about to give up

When suddenly....

I walked in to stir and noticed

That some peas had finally split

And it was thickening!!!!

John said it was yummy.

"Bon appetit!"