Split Pea Soup with Barley and Ham {Slow Cooker}

Name: Split Pea Soup with Barley and Ham {Slow Cooker}
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry split green peas; ½ cup medium pearl barley; 2 cups chopped ham; ¾ cup chopped carrots; ¾ cup chopped yellow onion; ¾ cup chopped celery; 5 cups water; 2 chicken bouillon cubes; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 bay leaf

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings
6 Servings
Calories
234 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Split Pea Soup with Barley and Ham {Slow Cooker}

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

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1 cup dry split green peas
½ cup medium pearl barley not quick-cooking barley
2 cups chopped ham
¾ cup chopped carrots
¾ cup chopped yellow onion
¾ cup chopped celery
5 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes or 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf

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Instructions

In a medium bowl or liquid measure, combine the water, bouillon cubes and spices and whisk to combine (it’s ok if the bouillon cubes don’t completely dissolve).
In a medium round slow cooker (about 4-quart), layer peas, barley, ham, carrots, onion and celery. Do not mix. Pour in the water/spices mixture and add the bay leaf to the slow cooker. Don’t stir! Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for four hours or on low eight hours, until the peas reach the desired creamy, soft texture. Remove the bay leaf, stir well, and add salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
Serve immediately. Upon sitting and/or refrigerating, this soup thickens considerably. Simply add water or chicken broth to thin the soup to the desired consistency before reserving.

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 234kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 1046mg (44%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 6g (12%)