Pea and Ham Soup

16 oz dried split peas
1 ham bone
1 1/2 C carrot, peeled and chopped
1/2 C onion, peeled and chopped
1 C celery, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped and minced
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp black pepper
6 C water

This is one of those easy peasy slow cooker recipes. It's super tasty and  sure hits the spot on a chilly day.
Rinse the split peas and pour into the bottom of a slow cooker.
Then add the ham bone and all the other ingredients. As the ham is usually quite salty I don't add any extra salt. And the most important thing--resist the temptation to stir!
Cover and cook on the low setting for about 8 to 10 hours or until the ham is falling off the bone. 
This soup is almost tastier the next day, so don't worry if you have left overs!