Crock Pot Pea Soup
Warm, hearty, and irresistibly comforting, Crock Pot Pea Soup is the perfect slow-cooked meal for cozy evenings. Packed with the earthy goodness of dried split peas, savory ham, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, this soup delivers rich, wholesome flavors with minimal effort. It simmers low and slow in your crock pot, allowing all the ingredients to meld into a velvety, satisfying dish. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, thyme, and a hint of black pepper, this classic recipe offers a balance of creaminess and texture, customizable with a quick blend for extra smoothness. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd, serve this delicious, protein-packed soup as a comforting standalone dinner or with crusty bread on the side for an unforgettable bowl of goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Dried split peas
- 1 piece Ham bone or diced ham
- 1 Medium onion, diced
- 3 Carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 Celery stalks, diced
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 6 cups Vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cups Water
Instructions
Rinse the dried split peas under cold water and pick through to remove any stones or debris. Set aside.
In the crock pot, add the rinsed split peas, ham bone or diced ham, diced onion, diced carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic.
Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt to the crock pot, ensuring even distribution.
Pour the vegetable or chicken broth and water into the crock pot, stirring gently to combine all ingredients.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours. Stir occasionally if possible.
After the cooking time, remove the ham bone (if used) and bay leaf. If desired, shred any remaining ham from the bone and add it back into the soup.
Use an immersion blender to blend a portion of the soup directly in the crock pot for a creamy texture, or leave it as is for a chunkier consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley or croutons, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2197 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.8 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 119 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 9606 mg | 418% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 332.7 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 130.2 g | 465% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.6 g | ||
| Protein | 180.8 g | 362% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 590 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 25.9 mg | 144% | |
| Potassium | 7039 mg | 150% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
