Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with Ham

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 16 ounces dried split peas
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 medium chopped onion
• 2 to 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 2 large carrots (peeled and chopped)
• 2 smoked ham hocks (removing bones and skin or 8 ounces diced ham steaks)
• 6 cups chicken bone broth (or chicken broth)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 1 dry bay leaf