Name: Liza’s Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Yield: about 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb of split peas, rinsed; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 carrots, diced; 2 stalks of celery, chopped; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1 Teaspoon of thyme, dried; 1/2 Teaspoon of rosemary, dried; 6 Cups of broth, Vegetable or Chicken; salt and pepper, to taste; water, as needed

Liza’s Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

At a Glance

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 8 hours
Servings: about 6 servings

Dietary

Dairy-free
Egg-free
Low-fat
Nut-free
Soy-free

Allergens

No obvious major allergens identified from the ingredient list.

Calories 292.8 per serving 1757 for selected servings

Fat 1g per serving 6g for selected servings

Sugar 8.2g per serving 49g for selected servings

Protein 20.3g per serving 122g for selected servings

Carbohydrates 50.8g per serving 305g for selected servings

Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.

This slow cooker split pea soup is not only hearty and comforting but also incredibly easy to make. It's perfect for a cozy meal, especially during colder weather.

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Ingredients

1 lb of split peas, rinsed
1 onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks of celery, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 Teaspoon of thyme, dried
1/2 Teaspoon of rosemary, dried
6 Cups of broth, Vegetable or Chicken
salt and pepper, to taste
water, as needed

Instructions

Rinse Rinse the split peas under cold water and remove any debris.
Assemble Place the rinsed split peas, (optional) ham hock (or ham bone), chopped onion, diced carrots, chopped celery, minced garlic, bay leaf, dried thyme, and dried rosemary into the slow cooker.
Pour Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. If the ingredients are not completely covered, add water until they are submerged.
Cook Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the split peas are tender. The longer you cook it, the creamier the soup will become.
Remove About 30 minutes before serving, remove the bay leaf and if used, ham hock or bone, shred any meat, and return the meat to the slow cooker. Discard the bone and fat.
Season Season with salt and pepper to taste
Blend (optional) If you prefer a smoother soup, you can use an immersion blender to blend the soup.
Serve Ladle into bowls and enjoy!

Notes

For a heartier flavour, roast the vegetables and garlic before adding to the slow cooker. Cut them into large chunks, drizzle with olive oil and roast in a baking dish for 30 minutes.