Split Pea Soup

When I comment on blogs sometimes I think, man I love all of these foods. I say something like "oh, raspberry and lime is one of my favorite combinations". Yes its true but then there's blueberry and lemon, chocolate and hazelnut... on and on it goes. Well, its all true, I love everything! Except peas. Well, I didn't until a few years ago. I discovered I did like peas as long as they weren't cooked too long. I throw my frozen peas in at the end. Love it that way. Fresh, well, it just goes without saying that, I love it!

Pea soup, well you know, now, I love it too! Try it, you like it!

Split Pea Soup

1 1/2 cups green split peas
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup diced carrot
1 bay leaf
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
6 cups water
1 teaspoon Lowry's salt
ham bone

In a crockpot combine all ingredients. If you are using a large soup pot. Saute onions and carrots in one tablespoon of olive oil until golden. Add the remainder of ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer until peas are falling apart.