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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup is a comforting and hearty meal perfect for busy days. Made with tender split peas, fresh vegetables, and flavorful ham, this recipe requires minimal prep and slow cooking to develop a rich, savory taste. It’s an easy, fuss-free soup that fills your kitchen with inviting aromas and delivers a satisfying bowl of warmth.

Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

  • 1 lb dry split peas
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup chopped white onion
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup chopped ham
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Rinse the dry split peas thoroughly and chop the carrots, celery, onion, and ham to ensure even cooking and flavor infusion.
  2. Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Place the rinsed split peas, chopped vegetables, ham, chicken broth, water, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf into the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
  3. Cook the Soup: Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 8 hours, or alternatively, cook on high for 4 hours. This slow cooking method allows the peas to soften and the flavors to meld beautifully.
  4. Final Stir and Serve: Once cooking is complete, stir the soup well to blend the ingredients evenly. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Serve hot for a nourishing and delicious meal.

Notes

  • Rinse split peas before cooking to remove any debris or dust.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste after cooking if needed.
  • For a thicker soup, mash some of the peas against the side of the slow cooker and stir.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Add a splash of lemon juice or vinegar to brighten the flavors before serving if desired.

Keywords: Ham, Split Pea, Slow Cooker Soup, Hearty Soup, Comfort Food

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