Crockpot Green Split Pea Soup

Crockpot Green Split Pea Soup

A hearty and comforting soup made with green split peas, vegetables, and savory herbs, perfect for a cozy meal.

Servings: 6 | Cook Time: 480 minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 495 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound green split peas, rinsed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ham bone or 2 cups diced ham
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients: Rinse the split peas under cold water and set aside.
2. Layer Ingredients: Place the split peas, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and ham into the slow cooker.
3. Season and Add Liquid: Add thyme, salt, pepper, chicken broth, and bay leaves.
4. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until peas are tender.
5. Remove Bay Leaves: Discard bay leaves before serving.
6. Serve: Stir well and serve hot.

Tips

• For a vegetarian version, omit the ham and use vegetable broth.
• If the soup is too thick, add additional broth or water to reach desired consistency.
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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