Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup is a classic, hearty, and healthy dish made with dried peas, vegetables, and ham hocks for a rich, smoky flavor. Just toss everything in the slow cooker and let it do the work!
Equipment
- 5-quart or larger slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried split peas no need to pre-soak them
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 celery stalks sliced
- 1 cup thickly sliced carrots
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 2-3 ham hocks OR 2 smoked turkey wings
- 4-5 cups vegetable or chicken broth reserve 1 cup as needed
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- sliced chives optional garnish
Instructions
- Add split peas (there's no need to pre-soak them), onion, garlic, carrot, celery, bay leaves, and poultry seasoning to slow cooker.
- Nestle the ham hocks (or smoked turkey wings) on top and pour 4 cups of broth over everything. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and put the lid on. Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- If the soup seems too thick, add some of the reserved chicken stock until your desired texture is obtained.
- Remove ham hocks/smoked turkey wings from slow cooker. When they are cool enough to handle, pull the meat off and add it to the soup. Discard ham hocks once you have removed the meat from them.
- If needed, add salt & pepper and serve with a side salad or some crusty bread. Optional, garnish with some freshly sliced chives. Enjoy!
Notes
- Once cooled, store leftover soup in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Soup can be frozen in freezer-safe containers. Use within 3 months for the best quality. You may need to add liquid when reheating.
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