Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
5
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
Description
This recipe combines dried split peas with diced yellow onion, minced garlic, thickly sliced carrots, sliced celery, bay leaves, poultry seasoning, and ham hocks in a slow cooker along with chicken stock. The mixture simmers on low for 4-5 hours, allowing the peas to soften fully and flavors to meld. The ham hocks impart a smoky, meaty flavor as they cook, which is later shredded and added back to the soup, enriching its texture and taste.
The slow cooker method yields a thick, hearty soup where the peas break down almost completely, creating a creamy consistency without added cream. Seasonings like salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning round out the savory profile. The vegetables retain some texture, giving variety to each spoonful.
Serve this soup with crusty bread or alongside a salad for a warming, satisfying lunch or dinner. Adjust thickness by adding reserved chicken stock if needed. Removing the ham hocks before shredding and discarding bones ensures a rustic yet smooth finish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. split peas no need to pre-soak them, dried
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 celery sliced, stalks
- 1 cup carrots thickly sliced
- 2 bay leaf
- 2-3 ham hocks
- 4-5 cups chicken stock reserve 1 cup as needed
- salt as needed
- black pepper as needed
- 1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning
Instructions
- Add split peas, onion, garlic, carrot, celery, bay leaves, and poultry seasoning to slow cooker.
- Nestle the ham hocks on top and pour 4 cups of chicken stock over everything. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and put the lid on.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours.
- If the soup seems too thick, add some of the reserved chicken stock until your desired texture is obtained.
- Remove ham hocks from slow cooker. When they have cooled enough to handle them, remove the meat from them and add the meat to the soup in slow cooker. Discard ham hocks once you have removed the meat from them.
- If needed, add salt & pepper and serve with a side salad or some crusty bread. Enjoy!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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