Crock Pot Curry Split Pea Soup

Description: This is a traditional, very hearty and filling split pea soup with the zipped up flavor of curry powder.

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces dried split peas, rinsed, drained and picked over
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 6 cups boiling water
• 2 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
• 6 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt (to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (to taste)
• 2 cups Canadian bacon, chopped

Steps:

1. Place all ingredients except 1/2 Tbls. of the curry powder in a crock pot.
2. Cover and cook on low setting for 10 to 11 hours.
3. Stir in the remaining 1/2 Tbls. curry powder.
4. Add more seasoned salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
5. Garnish with chopped chives and croutons.