Crockpot Split Pea & Ham Soup: A Cozy Comfort Dish!
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A hearty and comforting soup made with split peas and ham, perfect for chilly days.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 pound split peas
- 1 ham hock or 2 cups diced ham
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Rinse the split peas under cold water and drain.
- In the crockpot, combine the split peas, ham hock or diced ham, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken broth, and bay leaf.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the peas are tender.
- Remove the ham hock, shred the meat, and return it to the soup.
- Stir well and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the ham and use vegetable broth.
- This soup can be frozen for later use.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like potatoes or spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg