Description
This Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup is a fantastic blend of flavors featuring ham, carrots, and potatoes. Perfect for a healthy, comforting meal that’s easy to prepare and cook. Enjoy a bowl of this wholesome soup with some crusty bread or extra ham for a satisfying dinner experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces dried split peas
- 2 cups diced carrots
- 2 russet potatoes peeled and diced
- 2 cups ham diced
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme plus extra for garnish
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 cups water
- 1 tablespoon better than bouillon chicken flavored (or more to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the split peas and check for any stones.
- Add all ingredients to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 8+ hours or on high for 6 hours.
- Once the peas, carrots, and potatoes are tender and the soup is at your desired consistency, it's ready to serve.
- Remove the bay leaves and thyme stems before serving.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra ham and crunchy bread.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit the ham and use vegetable broth instead of chicken bouillon.
Feel free to add more vegetables like celery or spinach for extra nutrients.
Adjust seasonings to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg