Crockpot Cooking: Split Pea Soup

Left over Ham??? Have I got the solution for you! ;)

Crock Pot Split Pea Soup

Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) package dried split peas, rinsed
2 cups diced ham
3 carrots, peeled and finely sliced
1 yellow onion, minced
2 stalks celery, plus leaves, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon seasoning salt (Kirklands Signiture seasoning salt is awesome)
1/2 teaspoon fresh pepper
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard*
1/4 cup dry red wine*
1 1/2 quarts hot water

Directions:
1. Layer ingredients in crockpot.
2. Pour in water, so don't stir.
3. Cover and cook on high 4-5 hours or on low for 8-10 hours.
4. Remove Bay leaves.
5. Let cool so you do not burn the bejeezus out of your mouth. ;)

ingredients marked with "*" are optional as in if you don't have them, you can make this anyways and it will come out great, but if you do have them, do not hesitate to use them, you can taste the difference.