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A bowl of split pea soup with shredded ham, carrots, and herbs, served with a spoon on a wooden surface next to bread slices and parsley.
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5 from 3 votes

Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup with Ham

Cooked low and slow in the crockpot and loaded with vegetables in a thick and hearty broth, you and your family will be so impressed with this version of split pea soup!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Julie Chiou

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 16 ounce (454 g) package dried green split peas rinsed
  • 3 large carrots chopped
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3-4 ribs of celery chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 cups (1420 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 large smoked ham hock

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to your slow cooker, gently stir around the ham hock to incorporate, then cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 5-6 hours. You want it cooked enough so that the peas are softened and the ham falls off the bone.
    16 ounce package dried green split peas, 3 large carrots, 1 medium onion, 3-4 ribs of celery, 2 cloves garlic, 1 bay leaf, Salt and pepper, 6 cups chicken broth, 1 large smoked ham hock
    A slow cooker filled with a ham shank, split green peas, chopped carrots, celery, minced garlic, a bay leaf, and broth being poured in.
  • After the soup is done, carefully remove the ham hock from the soup and shred it off the bone. Then you can roughly chop it up and add it back into the soup.
    A slow cooker filled with split pea soup, visible carrots, and shredded ham being stirred with a wooden spoon.
  • Stir to incorporate then turn off the slow cooker. Divide into bowls and serve!
    A slow cooker filled with split pea soup containing chopped carrots and ham, with a wooden spoon resting inside.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving (345 grams) | Calories: 218 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22 g | Protein: 16 g | Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Cholesterol: 36 mg | Sodium: 968 mg | Potassium: 554 mg | Fiber: 7 g | Sugar: 5 g

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