Split Pea Soup

Step 1

Put all ingredients and 7 cups water in a 5 1⁄2-qt or larger slow-cooker.

Step 2

Cover and cook on high 6 hours or low 12 hours until peas are very soft and fall apart.

Step 3

Remove ham. When cool enough to handle, cut meat off the bone, dice and return to soup. Serve with cornbread, or cut cornbread in cubes, toast in oven and serve as croutons.