Description

Crockpot Split Pea & Ham Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining hearty split peas, tender ham, and aromatic vegetables in a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or busy weekdays, this soup requires minimal effort but delivers maximum taste. The slow cooker does all the work, blending the flavors beautifully over time and creating a warm, filling dish your whole family will love.

Ingredients

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Gather these ingredients to make your Crockpot Split Pea & Ham Soup:

1 pound (16 oz) dried split peas, rinsed and sorted
1 meaty ham bone or 2 cups diced ham
1 medium onion, diced
3 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 bay leaf
6 cups chicken broth or water
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional garnish: fresh parsley, croutons, or a drizzle of olive oil

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Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients:

Sort and Rinse Peas: Place the dried split peas in a colander, rinse thoroughly, and remove any debris or damaged peas.
Chop Vegetables: Dice the onion, carrots, and celery, and mince the garlic.

Assemble the Soup:

Layer Ingredients in the Crockpot: Add the split peas, ham bone (or diced ham), onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, and bay leaf to the crockpot.
Add Liquid: Pour in the chicken broth or water, ensuring all ingredients are submerged.

Cook the Soup:

Set the Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally.
Check Consistency: Once the peas are tender and the soup has thickened, remove the bay leaf and ham bone. Shred the meat from the ham bone and stir it back into the soup.

Season and Serve:

Season to Taste: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with parsley, croutons, or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours, 4-5 hours
Category: dinner

Nutrition

Calories: 300-350 kcal
Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 18g