Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes

This Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that requires minimal effort. Using a Crockpot, you can let the ingredients simmer together, creating a rich and hearty soup that is perfect for any day of the week.

The recipe is simple and allows for customization with additional vegetables or spices to suit your taste.

Hearty Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

This split pea soup features tender peas cooked with carrots, celery, and ham in a flavorful broth. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a satisfying meal that serves approximately 6 people.

Ingredients

1 pound dried green split peas, rinsed and sorted
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 smoked ham hock or 1 cup diced ham
6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prep the Ingredients: Rinse the split peas under cold water and sort through them to remove any debris.
Combine Ingredients: In the slow cooker, add the split peas, onion, carrots, celery, ham hock, broth, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the peas are tender and the soup has thickened.

Remove Ham Hock: If using a ham hock, remove it from the soup, shred the meat, and return it to the pot. Discard the bone.
Season: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.