Chunky Split Pea Soup
- SERVES
- 8
- PREP
- 8 Hr
- COOK TIME
- 8 Hr
Split Pea soup is always a favorite and this slow cooker Chunky Split Pea Soup is no exception. It feels and tastes so good going down... it's comfort in every bite!
What You'll Need
- 1 (16-ounce) package dried split peas
- 5 large carrots, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 1/2 cup diced cooked ham
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon ham base (See Note)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/4 cup flavored croutons
What to Do
- Place peas in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Cover with water 2-inches above peas; let soak 8 hours (see Note). Drain and rinse; return peas to slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients except croutons to slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW setting 8 hours or until peas are tender and soup is thick. Remove and discard bay leaf. Ladle into individual bowls, top evenly with croutons, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Look for ham base in the supermarket near the bouillon.
- Soak the peas the night before, and they'll be ready for the slow cooker the next morning.
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 285
- Calories from Fat 19
- Total Fat 2.1g 3 %
- Saturated Fat 0.5g 2 %
- Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
- Protein 21g 41 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 15mg 5 %
- Sodium 1,182mg 49 %
- Total Carbohydrates 47g 16 %
- Dietary Fiber 17g 66 %
- Sugars 8.3g 0 %
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kmcartoonity 62072 74
Aug 22, 2018
Quick tip Before soaking the split peas overnight, it is always a good idea to spread them out on a sheet pan first and sort through them. Just as with other dried beans, and even rice, sometimes you will find a small stone or a bit of hard woody plant matter. This is due to the manufacturing process. It's better to be safe than to chip a tooth!
ronandjane 4219315
Dec 21, 2013
Delicious. Only take it easy on the cloves. Next time I will double the recipe.
a1rush2112
Feb 20, 2013
I never heard of non-split peas,perhaps soaking longer? follow pkg directions. I always use soup base,never use bouillon(too salty,not enough flavor) and would omit the salt (theres enough in the soup base) Also I add garlic powder and ham bone for extra flavor. You can always add salt to taste when served. I dont add clove either but thats what I prefer
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