Ingredients:

1 onion, diced

3 carrots, peeled and diced

3 stalks of celery, diced

4-6 cloves garlic, diced (the bigger the better)

couple shakes of red pepper flakes (1/8 tsp)

1 tsp brown sugar

16 ounces diced ham (you can do less, we just like it meaty. or use bacon)

8-10 cups chicken broth

salt and pepper to taste

oh and 1 package of split peas

Directions:

1. Cook on low 8 hours or high 4 hours!

2. Sauté veggies, add ham, add peas, then add liquid. Bring to boil and simmer for 1 hour.

Bon Appetit!