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slow cooker split pea soup recipe

Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup Recipe – Creamy and Delicious Comfort Food

This creamy slow cooker split pea soup is a comforting dish packed with flavor from ham, carrots, and celery. It’s perfect for cozy nights and is simple to prepare.

  • Total Time: 6-8 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (200 g) split peas
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 smoked ham hock (about 1 lb / 450 g)
  • 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the split peas under cold water and set aside.
  2. In the slow cooker, combine the split peas, onion, carrots, celery, and ham hock.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the thyme and bay leaf.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until peas are tender.
  5. Remove the ham hock, shred the meat, and return it to the soup.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, omit the ham hock and use vegetable broth.
  • Add more or less liquid depending on your preferred soup consistency.
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 12 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg

Keywords: slow cooker, split pea soup, comfort food