Pea and Ham Soup (slow cooker or stove)

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 500 g / 1lb dried split peas ((Note 1))
• 1.2 -1.5kg / 2.4-3lb ham hock (aka ham bone), bacon hock or MEATY leftover ham bone ((Note 2))
• 1/4 tsp salt ((start with less, adjust later))
• 3/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 g arlic cloves (, minced)
• 2 bay leaves (, dried or fresh)
• 1 onion (, finely chopped)
• 1 carrot (, peeled and finely chopped)
• 2 celery sticks (, finely chopped)
• 8 cups (2 litres/qts) water
• Parsley (, finely chopped)
• Crusty bread for dunking!