Best Simple Split Pea Soup For The Crock Pot Recipes

SLOW-COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP

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The classic pairing of mild split peas and rich ham come together in a delicious slow-cooker version.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 10h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

7 cups water
1 package (16 ounces) dried split peas (2 1/4 cups), sorted and rinsed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 1/2 cups)
2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 ham bone, 2 pounds ham shanks or 2 pounds smoked pork hocks

Steps:

Mix all ingredients except ham in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Add ham.
Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until peas are tender.
Remove ham from cooker; place on cutting board. Pull meat from bones, using 2 forks; discard bones and skin. Stir ham into soup. Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 12 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg

SLOW-COOKER SPLIT PEA SOUP

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When I have leftover ham in the fridge, I always like to make this split pea soup. Just throw the ingredients in the slow cooker, turn it on, and dinner is done. -Pamela Chambers, West Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 8h15m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) dried green split peas, rinsed
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup julienned or chopped carrots
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water

Steps:

In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or until peas are tender.Freeze Option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Heat through in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 728mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EMERIL'S SLOW-COOKER SPLIT-PEA SOUP

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This slow-cooker version of split-pea soup is as easy as it gets and is packed with healthy fiber and protein. Serve it with crusty bread and you've got a soul-warming meal ready to go.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes

Time 6h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

10 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 pounds dried green split peas, picked over, rinsed, and drained
1 medium onion, diced small
4 small carrots, diced small
1 celery stalk, diced small
1/2 red bell pepper, diced small
4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon)
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled)
2 dried bay leaves
2 small ham hocks (1 1/4 pounds total), with several 1/2-inch slits cut into skin
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

In a medium pot, bring broth to a boil, then carefully pour into a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add split peas, onion, carrots, celery, bell pepper, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and ham hocks; season with salt and pepper.
Cover and cook on high until split peas are creamy, 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
Remove ham hocks from pot. Discard skin and bones; dice meat. Discard bay leaves. Lightly mash peas with the back of a wooden spoon. Return ham to soup and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 25 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 3 g