Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pkg dried split peas
• 2 cups diced cooked ham
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 5 cups boiling water
• 1 cup hot milk

Instructions

1. Layer in 5 qt crockpot first 9 ingredients in order listed (do not stir)
2. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender
3. Stir in milk.
4. Discard bay leaves before serving.