Life has been busy with work so I have not posted a blog in a while. BUT I have been cooking! This is the perfect soup for a cold, rainy day. I promised my friend Monica I would get this on my blog… This can be made totally in the crock pot but if you have the time I sauté the onion and carrot first before adding to the crockpot. I served with some homemade croutons.

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas, rinsed
• 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup julienned or chopped carrots
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• pepper to taste
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water

Directions

In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until peas are tender.

Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Heat through in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Yield: 8 servings.