Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
This delicious and healthy Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup is a cinch to put together. Serve it with a loaf of crusty bread for an easy, affordable meal.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry split peas rinsed and drained
- 1 meaty ham bone OR 2 cups 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 cups chicken stock or water
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a 5-quart 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 it 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.
Notes
- Always inspect the peas before using to check for rocks or other foreign materials.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 852mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2684IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg
