Pea and Ham Soup

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Makes: 4-6 Serves

Ingredients you will need:

• 250 gm green split peas
• 6 cups chicken stock or water
• 250 gm ham off the bone, finely chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

How to make this recipe:

1. In a large pan or slow cooker, add all the ingredients together and mix well. 
   
   Slow Cooker: Cook for 6 hrs on High or 8 hrs on Low. Mix Occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
   
   Stovetop: Bring ingredients to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, or until split peas are soft and pulpy. Stir occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Serving Suggestions:  
Serve hot, with toasted buttered bread, if desired.