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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

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A comforting, hearty split pea soup made with green split peas and your choice of ham, perfect for cozy dinners and meal prep.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb dried green split peas, rinsed and picked over
  • 2 cups ham steak (diced) or smoked ham bone Use ham steak for meatier bites; use ham bone for deeper flavor.
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary (crushed)
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium recommended) Vegetable broth can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 cups water
  • to taste Kosher salt Add at the end to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the split peas in a colander under cold water and remove any debris.
  2. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery; mince the garlic.
Cooking
  1. Add rinsed peas, diced vegetables, garlic, bay leaves, black pepper, rosemary, thyme, chicken broth, and water to the slow cooker.
  2. If using a ham bone, nestle it in now. If using ham steak, hold back half and stir them in during the last hour.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until peas are fully softened and the soup thickens.
  4. If using a ham bone, remove it, shred any meat, and return shredded ham to the pot.
  5. If you reserved ham pieces, add them now and heat through for 15–30 minutes.
Finishing Touches
  1. Taste and add kosher salt as needed, then remove bay leaves.
  2. For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to puree a portion of the soup, or blend 2 cups and stir back in.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 15gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 800mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3g

Notes

Serve warm with crusty bread or a buttered sourdough slice. For kids, top with shredded cheese or serve with grilled cheese sandwiches.
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