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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
ingredients
1 (16 oz./450 grams) pkg. dried green or yellow split peas, rinsed
1 meaty hambone or 2 ham (pork) hocks (or you could use 2 cups of diced ham, in a pinch)
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 ribs of celery plus leaves, chopped
1 or 2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. seasoned salt or kosher salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp. fresh pepper
1 1/2 quarts hot water
method
Layer ingredients in slow cooker in the order given in the ingredient list. Pour in hot water. (Note: if you have a smaller slow cooker and all the water won't fit, pour in what will fit then add the rest later as it cooks and water is absorbed by the peas). Do not stir the ingredients.
Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours (for best results) or on low for 8 to 10 hours until peas are very soft and ham falls off bone. Remove bones and bay leaf. Mash peas to thicken more, if desired. Serve garnished with croutons. This soup freezes well.
Serves 8.
Adapted from an About.com recipe
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Comments
Thank you for a fabulous recipe. I made the soup today and it was the best ever! I have tried many pea soup recipes over the years yours is the BEST
Cheri
Cheri on December 13, 2009 10:58 PM
Thanks Cheri. So glad you enjoyed it!
Jen on December 14, 2009 7:00 AM
Was this ever delicious! I think this is one of the best soups I've ever tasted in my life. Made it in the slow cooker using a meaty bone from one of those big dense smoked hams, and threw in a few extra chunks of ham for good measure. Used half chicken broth & half water, and cooked it 5 hours or so on high. It's so creamy and rich-tasting, and so satisfying. Perfect to have in the freezer for a quick meal. Thank you!
Glitterati on February 23, 2010 9:06 PM
You're welcome, Glitterati. Glad you enjoyed it. I like that addition of chicken broth. I'm going to try that next time!
Jen on February 23, 2010 9:28 PM
Hi again Jen! I love this recipe so much that I am a) making it again as I type, and b) sharing it on my blog. I will link back to your site, but please let me know if you'd rather I didn't the recipe in full -- just email me and I'll take it down right away. Sorry I couldn't figure out a way to email you about this! Thanks again for the yummy recipe!
Glitterati on March 6, 2010 11:46 PM
Hi Glitterati! I'm so glad you're enjoying the soup. It's totally fine to share the recipe on your blog. Recipes are for sharing :) - Jen
Jen on March 7, 2010 7:47 AM
i have this in my slow cooker right now! I'm looking forward to it. Thanks for sharing!
Alicia on March 16, 2010 4:37 PM
Hope you enjoy it, Alicia!
Jen on March 16, 2010 4:53 PM
Hi there
I am trying this today! Will let you know what the family think.
Sharon on May 29, 2010 8:08 PM
I didn't have a ham bone, but I lightly fried up 4 slices of bacon. It's just as good. Thanks for the recipe. I too used chicken broth, to replace some of the flavor lost because I lacked the ham bone.
Paula on September 22, 2010 12:46 PM