Split Pea Soup

It doesn't get much easier than this!

Split Pea Soup
1 bag dried split peas
1 ham steak (or leftover ham)--(we've made this quite often without any ham and its still
good!)
baby carrots
3-4 potatoes
shredded cheese (optional)

Put dried peas in crockpot. Add as much water as the bag directs. Cut up some ham and throw it in. Cut up some baby carrots and throw them in. Peel and chop up some potatoes into cubes and throw in. Cook on low for 10 hours. This one takes a FULL 10 hours to really cook. The peas and potates will turn into mush. Top with shredded cheese.