Crockpot Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pkt dry green split peas - (16 ounce) rinsed
• 1 x hambone, or possibly 2 meaty hamhocks, or possibly 2 c. diced ham
• 3 x carrots peeled, sliced
• 1 med onion minced
• 2 x celery stalks plus leaves minced
• 1 x garlic clove - (to 2) chopped
• 1 x bay leaf
• 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley (optional)
• 1 Tbsp. seasoned salt or possibly to taste
• 1/2 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
• 1 1/2 quart warm water