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Crock Pot Split Pea Soup in a bowl
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Crockpot Split Pea Soup

This crockpot split pea soup is loaded with vegetables, fiber, and protein. It is very healthy, creamy, and full of flavor! It's way better than the canned stuff.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crock Pot, Slow Cooker, split pea soup
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 89kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 1 ham bone (optional)
  • 1 package dried split peas about 2 ½ cups or 1 pound
  • 9 cups chicken broth if you like it thick, use 8 cups
  • 4 carrots coarsely chopped
  • 3 medium potatoes diced small
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2-3 cups diced ham
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  • If using a ham bone, add it to a LARGE Crockpot.
    A ham bone in a Crock Pot to make soup
  • Add remaining ingredients and cook on low for about 7 to 8 hours or on high for about 5 hours. Discard bay leaf before serving. 
    Ingredients to make split pea soup including potatoes, split peas, onion, carrots, celery, and a ham bone
  • Serve with sliced French bread.
    Split pea soup in a bowl next to a spoon and bread slices

Notes

*This makes a LOT (serves 8 to 10) so if you don't have a large crockpot you may consider halving this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 1337mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4130IU | Vitamin C: 24.8mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2.8mg