SPLIT PEA AND YAM SOUP

7 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 small yams (3/4 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 package (16 ounces) dried yellow split peas (2 1/4 cups)
1 package (6 ounces) sliced Canadian-style bacon, coarsely chopped

Mix all ingredients in a 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until split peas are tender. Stir well before serving.