SPLIT PEA SOUP

Split Pea Soup

 Ingredients

7 cups water

1 package (16 ounces) dried split peas (2 1/4 cups), sorted and rinsed

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 1/2 cups)

2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped (1 cup)

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)


  Liquid Smoke to taste if you like it

 Instructions

1 Mix all ingredients  in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. 

2 Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until peas are tender.

Stir well before serving.