Rinse the peas in a colander and pick out any debris from the peas that are in the package.
Place all the ingredients (except for the parsley) with the peas in a 6 quart crock pot. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the peas are tender and have split open to have thicken the soup.
Serve the soup topped with the fresh parsley and enjoy!
