Dutch Pea Soup

Servings: 6
Ingredients:

2 c  Dried green split, peas
2 qt Water
1/2 c  Diced celery
1/2 c  Shredded carrots
1/2 c  Chopped leeks (white parts
-only)
1 c  Cubed cooked ham
1/2 ts Seasoned salt
1/2 ts Freshly ground pepper

1. In a large saucepan or a slow-cooker, combine peas, water, celery,
carrots, leeks, ham, seasoned salt and pepper.

2. Cover and cook over low heat about 10 hours. If using a saucepan,
stir every few hours to keep mixture from sticking.

3. The flavor is even better if you cool the soup, refrigerate it, then
reheat the next day.