SLOW-COOKER GOLDEN PEA AND HAM SOUP

Slow-Cooker Golden Pea and Ham Soup image

Yellow split peas give a pretty tawny color to hearty soup packed with ham, carrots and seasonings.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 8h40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 bag (1 lb) yellow split peas, rinsed, sorted
1 cup julienne-cut carrots (from 10-oz bag)
1/2 lb cooked ham, chopped (1 1/3 cups)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
Increase heat setting to High. Stir well. Cover; cook 30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 25 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1410 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g