FRIJE

Instructions

• 1.   Finely chop the onion, dice the celery, dice the carrot.
• 2.   Combine all the ingredients in a 3.5-quart slow cooker. Stir. Cover.
• 3.   Cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours or on high heat for 4 to 5 hours.

Notes & Suggestions

• If you don't have a slow cooker, soak the peas for 24 hours. Skim off any foam.
  In a large pot, sauté the ham and onion in 4 tablespoons of oil and 3 tablespoons of butter for 3 minutes.
  Add the remaining ingredients, mix well, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer covered for 1 hour and 20 minutes to 2 hours.
  Stir regularly, remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.