Rinse the peas in a colander and pick out any debris from the peas that are in the package.
Add 1 pound dried split green peas, ½ diced onion, 2 peeled and diced carrots, 3 diced celery stalks, 2 cups diced ham, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, 4 cups chicken broth, and 2 cups water to the crock pot.
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the peas are tender and have split open to have thicken the soup.
Serve the soup topped with the fresh parsley and enjoy!
Notes
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.