Dutch Pea Soup

Ingredients

2 c green split
2 qt water
1/2 c celery
1/2 c carrots
1/2 c leeks
1 c cubed ham
1/2 ts seasoned salt
1/2 ts pepper

Instructions

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.