Ingredients
1 meaty ham bone1-1/3 cups dried green split peas, rinsed2 celery ribs, chopped1 large carrot, chopped1 sweet onion, chopped4 cups water1 bottle (12 ounces) light beer1 tablespoon prepared English mustard1/2 cup 2% milk1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegAdditional minced fresh parsley, optional
Preparation
Place ham bone in a 4-qt. slow cooker. Add peas, celery, carrot and onion. Combine water, beer and mustard; pour over vegetables. Cook, covered, on high 5-6 hours or until peas are tender.
Remove ham bone from soup. Cool slightly, trim away fat and remove meat from bone; discard fat and bone. Cut meat into bite-sized pieces; return to slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients. If desired, top with additional minced parsley.
