3 c. Split Peas (green) (dry)
          7 c. Water
          1 ea. Bay Leaf
          2 tsp. Salt
          1 c. Onions (minced)
          3 ea. Garlic (cloves, minced)
          2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
          1 c. Celery (minced)
          1 ea. Potatoes (red) (small, thinly sliced)
          2 c. Carrots (sliced)
          1/2 tsp. Thyme
          1/4 tsp. Basil

          Simmer split peas, water, bay leaf, and salt covered for 3-4 hours in crock pot or
          pot. Then  remove bay leaf. Saute onion, garlic, celery, potato, and carrot in oil.
          Add water as necessary to help steam cook it. Cook until tender. Add to pot.
          Add seasonings (you might needmore salt or  other, taste and see).

          Optional: just before serving stir in 1-2 Tbsp. of freshly chopped parsley.