RICH AND THICK SPLIT PEA SOUP

Rich and Thick Split Pea Soup image

We started a 39-day Soup Challenge to eat healthier after the holidays, figuring if "Survivor" contestants could last 39 days on little food, surely we could survive on soup! This split pea soup was a family favorite. -Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 7h30m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped fresh carrots
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas, rinsed
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water
6 ounces Canadian bacon, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the onion, celery and carrots in oil until tender. Add thyme; cook 1 minute longer., Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the peas, broth and water. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until peas are tender. , Cool slightly. In a blender, process half of the soup until smooth. Return all to the slow cooker. Add bacon and pepper; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 945mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 21g fiber), Protein 24g protein.