Recipe Name Slow-Cooked Split-Pea with Barley and Ham Submitted by dbcarlson Recipe Description I found this in the newspaper. The interesting addition is barley. Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 15 Cook Time (minutes) 480 Ready In (minutes) 495

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 2 cups split peas, dried 1 cup pearl barley 1 1/2 cups ham, chopped 1 1/2 cups, chopped Carrots, raw 1 1/2 cups, chopped Onion, chopped 1 1/2 cups, diced celery, diced 8 cups chicken broth, fat free, low sodium 1 leaf bay leaf 1/8 teaspoon salt, to taste 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Steps Sequence Step 1 Layer the ingredients in the ofer listed (except salt and pepper) in a slow cooker. Do not stir. 2 Cover and cook on high 4 hours or low 8-9 hours, until the peas reach the desired texture. 3 Remove the bay leaf, stir well, and adjust the salt and pepper to taste. Serve at once.