Ingredients

7

cups water

3/4

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/4

teaspoon pepper

2

small yams (3/4 lb), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1

medium potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)

1

medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)

1

package (16 oz) dried yellow split peas (2 1/4 cups)

1

package (6 oz) sliced Canadian-style bacon, coarsely chopped

Preparation

In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours. Stir well before serving.