Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
This delicious and healthy Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup is a cinch to put together. Serve it with a crusty bread for an easy, affordable meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. dry split peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 meaty ham bone OR 2 cups ham, diced
- 1 large onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6-8 cups chicken stock or water
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a 5-Qt. or larger slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, or until the peas are tender.
- If using a ham bone, remove from the slow cooker. Shred ham into bite-size pieces then return the ham to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Discard the bone.
- Taste and season with more salt and pepper, as needed.
- Remove the bay leaf and serve.
