Crockpot Split Pea Soup
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4.9
Crockpot Split Pea Soup
Description
Crockpot Split Pea Soup uses dried split peas cooked slowly with optional ham bone and ham pieces, creating a dense and savory broth infused with smoky ham flavor. The addition of coarsely chopped carrots, diced potatoes, chopped celery stalks, and finely chopped onions balances the soup with natural sweetness and slight earthiness. Garlic, bay leaf, salt, and pepper build the seasoning profile. Cooking times range from 5 hours on high to 7-8 hours on low, allowing easy preparation and unattended cooking. This soup is traditionally served hot, often alongside slices of French bread, offering a filling and warming meal during cooler seasons.
The soup’s thick, somewhat creamy consistency comes from well-cooked split peas breaking down, binding the ingredients into a cohesive dish. The diced ham provides meatiness and texture contrast. The recipe's generous quantity serves 8 to 10 people, so a large crockpot or halving the recipe may be necessary if cooking for fewer people.
For best results, discard the bay leaf before serving. The slow cooking method ensures ingredients meld together well without needing constant stirring.
Ingredients
- 1 ham bone (optional)
- 1 package split peas about 2 ½ cups or 1 pound, dried
- 9 cups chicken broth if you like it thick, use 8 cups
- 4 carrot coarsely chopped
- 3 medium potato diced small
- 3 celery chopped, stalks
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2-3 cups ham diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- If using a ham bone, add it to a LARGE Crockpot.
- Add remaining ingredients and cook on low for about 7 to 8 hours or on high for about 5 hours. Discard bay leaf before serving.
- Serve with sliced French bread.
Notes
- This recipe produces a large volume, serving 8 to 10; consider halving the ingredients if your crockpot size is limited or for fewer servings.
- Discard the bay leaf before serving to avoid an overpowering herbal note.
- Serve with sliced French bread to complement the thick, hearty soup.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1337mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4130IU | 83% |
| Vitamin C | 24.8mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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