1 lb. dried split peas
1 1/2 lbs. ham hock or ham bone with meat
1 diced carrot
1 med. onion
1 rib celery, diced
2 qts. water
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3/4 tsp. allspice

Wash and sort peas. Combine peas and all other ingredients in crock pot. Cook 4-5 hours until vegetables are tender. Remove ham bone and cool. If desired, blend soup to puree. Return soup to crock pot and add meat. Heat and serve.