Split Pea Soup

In Florida we get really excited about cold weather. Today is the first cold day of the seasonal year here. That means it won't reach 70º or it might barely reach 70º. So I will be headed out to enjoy this amazing weather. I want a soup for dinner and I want something good in the crock pot. Since we had ham last night, that means I'll be making Split Pea Soup for dinner

Split Pea Soup


INGREDIENTS:

·         2 cups dried split peas

·         Ham bone or ½ stick butter (optional)

·         1 cup ham, diced (optional)

·         1 onion, chopped

·         3 carrots, sliced

·         1 potato, diced

·         2 cups chicken or vegetable broth

·         3-4 cups water (depending on the desired thickness)

·         Salt and pepper

·         Dash of hot sauce (optional)

 

DIRECTIONS:

1.    Pick through and wash peas

2.   Put all ingredients in crock pot

3.   Cook on low for 6-8 hours

OR

1.    Put all ingredients in large pot bring to boil

2.   Reduce heat

3.   Cook on low for 1-2 hours

 If you want vegetarian, leave out the ham and use vegetable stock or water instead of chicken broth.
to make it Vegan leave out the butter. It doesn't need the fat, especially if you add some of your favorite seasonings.