Crock Pot Recipe for Split Pea Soup with Ham

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 2 cups dried split peas (rinsed and drained)
• 10 cups water
• 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 onions (chopped (3-4 cups))
• 2 -4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 stalks celery (chopped (about 2 cups))
• 3 -4 medium carrots (chopped (2 cups))
• 1.5 pounds smoked ham (still on the bone, or a 1.25 lb ham steak*)
• 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (or to taste)
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 6 ounces smoked Gouda (chopped into cubes or shaved)