Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 8 hrs | Yield: 8
A cinch to throw together, super delicious and healthy Split Pea Soup made easy in a slow cooker. Pair it with some crusty bread for an easy meal that your family will enjoy.
This budget-friendly, family-loving soup calls for only a few ingredients. Dump them all in your trusty slow cooker and leave. Surely a no-fuss soup recipe that you can make whenever. Use your leftover ham, change things up a bit by switching the seasoning and adding thyme, parsley, and rosemary. Garnish this even with some crumbled bacon before serving. Or if you don’t have leftover ham? You can use pre-diced ham from the meat department instead. This recipe is pretty simple, super straightforward, and perfect if you are on a budget. It’s fantastic, affordable, delicious, and healthy. Everything that you are asking for in one hefty bowl! By all odds, this easy Split Pea Soup recipe is a must and to keep!
INGREDIENTS
1 pound dry split peas, rinsed and drained
1 meaty ham bone OR 2 c. ham, diced
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper, to taste
6-8 c. chicken stock or water
HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP
Step 1: In a 5-quart or large slow cooker, add all the ingredients (dry split peas, ham bone, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, salt and pepper, and chicken stock).
Step 2: Cover the slow cooker, set it on low, and cook for 8 to 10 hours. Or on high for 4 to 5 hours until the peas are tender.
Step 3: If you decide to use a ham bone, remove it from the slow cooker and shred the ham into bite-sized pieces. Discard the bone and add back the meat to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Step 4: As needed, season with more salt and pepper.
Step 5: Before serving, remove the bay leaf.
NUTRITION FACTS:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 395 | Total Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 860mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 10g | Protein: 32g
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry split peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 meaty ham bone OR 2 c. ham, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6-8 c. chicken stock or water
Instructions
Step 1: In a 5-quart or large slow cooker, add all the ingredients (dry split peas, ham bone, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, salt and pepper, and chicken stock).
Step 2: Cover the slow cooker, set it on low, and cook for 8 to 10 hours. Or on high for 4 to 5 hours until the peas are tender.
Step 3: If you decide to use a ham bone, remove it from the slow cooker and shred the ham into bite-sized pieces. Discard the bone and add back the meat to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Step 4: As needed, season with more salt and pepper.
Step 5: Before serving, remove the bay leaf.
