Crockpot Split Pea Soup Recipe

1 C dry split peas

1 C. chopped onion

1 C. chopped celery with leaves

1 C. shredded carrot

2 T. snipped fresh parsley

1/2 t. dried thyme,crushed

1/4 t. pepper

4 C. chicken broth

2 C. water

1 C. quick-cooking rice

In a 3 1/2-, 4-, or 5-qt. crockery cooker combine ham, peas, onion, celery, carrot, parsley, thyme, and pepper.

10-12 hours or on high setting for 4-5 hours. Stir in rice.

5 minutes or till rice is tender. Makes

6 servings.