Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

"I have nothing to put in my stew, you see,

Not a bone or a bean or a black-eyed pea,

So I'll just climb in the pot to see

If I can make a stew out of me.

I'll put in some pepper and salt and I'll sit

In the bubbling water--I won't scream a bit.

I'll sing while I simmer, I'll smile while I'm stewing,

I'll taste myself often to see how I'm doing.

I'll stir me around with this big wooden spoon

And serve myself up at a quarter to noon.

So bring out your stew bowls,

You gobblers and snackers.

Farewell--and I hope you enjoy me with crackers!"

-Shel Silverstein

Ingredient:

• 16 oz split peas
• 1/4 lb chopped ham
• 1 half yellow onion diced
• 3 carrots peeled and diced
• 4 small stalks of celery chopped
• 2 cups freshly chopped parsley
• 6 cups of chicken broth (After I cooked it was way too thick, I stirred in another 2 and half cups of broth to it and it fixed it right away)
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and pepper to taste

Sip your soup and sink into this sweet melody:

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in your slow cooker and stir well.
2. Cook on high for 7-8 hours. Remove bay leaf when finished.
3. Serve!