naturally-smoked-turkey-drumstick

• 1 (16-oz) package dried green split peas, rinsed
• 1 Diestel Smoked Turkey Thigh or 2 Diestel Smoked Turkey Drumsticks
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
• 3 ribs celery, chopped (leaves optional)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6 cups turkey/chicken broth

1. Layer ingredients in slow cooker in the order given, adding the broth last. Do not stir ingredients.
2. Cover and cook on high 4-5 hours or on low 8-10 hours until peas are very soft and turkey falls off the bone.