Crockpot Split Pea Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 hrs
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Total Time
5 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
203 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Crockpot Split Pea Soup
Description
Crockpot Split Pea Soup combines green or yellow split peas with chicken broth, water, and savory ham elements to create a rich, satisfying soup. Diced celery, carrots, onions, and garlic provide aromatic layers, while bay leaf, black pepper, and thyme add herbal nuance. The soup cooks low and slow in a crockpot, allowing the peas to soften and naturally thicken the broth as they break down.
The presence of a ham bone or meaty ham infuses the soup with smoky and salty flavors throughout the cooking process. The soup's texture ranges from thick and hearty to smooth depending on cooking time and additional liquid adjustments. Fresh parsley stirred at the end brightens the final flavor.
This soup works well as a standalone meal or starter on cool days. It pairs nicely with crusty bread or simple salads. Leftover soup can be stored refrigerated or frozen for future meals.
Pre-soaking peas overnight is recommended for faster results on high heat. Adjust liquid quantities to control final thickness. The ham bone should remain during cooking to maximize flavor and removed prior to serving.
Ingredients
- 20 ounces split peas green or yellow, *see note, dried
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water *see note
- 1 ham bone or 2 cups leftover ham, meaty
- 3 ribs celery diced
- 2 large carrot diced
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried leaves
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Rinse peas and drain well.
- Combine all ingredients except parsley in a 6qt slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours* or on low 8 hours.
- Discard bay leaf. Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Soak split peas overnight if cooking on high in the crockpot for 4 hours to reduce cooking time.
- Check the packaging of your peas; if they come in a 16 oz package instead of 20 oz, reduce added water accordingly.
- Adjust liquid amounts to achieve desired soup thickness; cook with lid off to thicken.
- No soaking needed for slow cooking over 4 hours at low temperature.
- Keep the ham bone during cooking to extract maximum flavor; remove before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203 | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 660mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 604mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2141IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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