Split Pea Soup with Ham

1 lb dried split peas, rinsed

2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth

1 lb bone-in ham steak, diced into small pieces and trimmed of excessive fat

3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

4-5 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp marjoram

½ tsp smoked paprika

1/8 tsp thyme

1 bay leaf

1 tsp malt vinegar

Kosher salt, to taste

ground black pepper, to taste

Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker and cook 6-8 hours on low or 4 hours on high. You can also cook it on high until it starts to boil and then turn the setting to low until you're ready to serve the soup.