Easy Peasy Pea Soup

There is something innately comforting about a warm bowl of split pea soup in the winter.  Split pea soup is also really easy to make in the slow-cooker.  Following is a very basic split pea soup recipe.  This is how I prefer to eat split pea soup - without ham or lots of spices. 

You will need:

• Dried green split peas
• Spices: salt, garlic, black pepper

1. Sort through and rinse your split peas, and then place them in the slow cooker.
2. Add approximately 4 parts water for every 1 part split peas.  Ensure that your cooker is filled 2/3 to 4/5 full with peas and water.
3. Cook the peas in the slow cooker until they are soft.
4. Add spices to taste.
5. Enjoy!