Split Pea Soup

2 cups split peas
2 cups ham
3 medium carrots, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 t sugar
1/4 cup parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
6 cups hot water
salt and pepper to taste

Add ingredients in order given to crock pot. Do not stir. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or on high 4-5 hours. Serve with corn bread.