Crock pot and internet recipes. Much better.
I agree. I make a lot of homemade soups, but I like to have a convenient backup on hand. Progresso split pea soup and a grilled cheese made a good lunch today when putting up the Christmas tree today. Zero degree windchill will do that to you.
We get a shank end ham for Christmas and I love making my own homemade split pea soup and other goodies from the leftovers. You and I are on the same page. :)