Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
1 cup dry split peas
1/2 cup (baby) lima beans
1/4 cup dry barley
8 cups water
2 medium onions, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 medium potatoes, diced
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper OR more to taste
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 teaspoons garlic salt (optional)
Combine all ingredients in a 4-quart slow cooker. Cover.
Slow cook on high heat 4 hours.
Makes 4 to 8 servings.