Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup: Hearty and Delicious

dried green split peas, rinsed

meaty ham bone, 2 ham hocks or 2 cups diced ham (leave out if you are wanting vegan)

sliced baby carrots

chopped yellow onion

ribs celery plus leaves, chopped

garlic, minced

bay leaf

chopped fresh parsley

Jalapeno Peppers, seeds removed, chopped finely (optional)

Salt and pepper

chicken broth (replace with homemade vegetable broth for Vegan)