Yellow Split Pea and Ham Soup

3 cans (14.5 oz each) chicken broth
3 cups water
1 bag (16 oz) dried yellow split peas
1 lb smoked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 pounds yellow tomatoes, diced
1 1/2 cups diced onion (1/2-inch)
1 1/2 cups diced carrots (1/2-inch)
1 1/2 cups diced turnips (1/2-inch)
2 parsnips, peeled, cut in 1/2-inch dice
1 1/4 cups diced celery
1 1/4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 Tbsp chopped fresh marjoram
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp salt
Croutons and snipped fresh chives, for garnish

1. In saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. In a 5-qt or larger slow cooker, combine remaining ingredients, except salt, croutons and chives. Add hot broth mixture.

2. Cover and cook on high 3 1/2 to 4 hours or low 7 to 8 hours, until peas have broken down and soup is thickened. Stir in salt. Discard bay leaves.

3. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with croutons and snipped fresh chives.

Serves: 6
Calories (per serving): 493
Total Fat (per serving): 5g

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