Crock Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of hearty and flavorful Crock Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup, the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. Made effortlessly in a slow cooker, this rich and creamy soup combines tender split peas, smoky ham, and aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary for a depth of flavor that’s simply irresistible. Packed with fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and simmered low and slow in a savory chicken broth, this wholesome dish is as nourishing as it is delicious. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd, this set-it-and-forget-it recipe delivers a satisfying, homemade meal without the fuss. Serve it warm topped with fresh parsley and pair with crusty bread for a match made in comfort food heaven!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry split peas (rinsed and sorted)
- 1 ham hock or diced cooked ham
- 3 carrots (peeled and diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse and sort the dry split peas to remove any debris, then add them to the bottom of the crock pot.
Place the ham hock or diced ham on top of the split peas.
Add the diced carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic to the crock pot.
Pour the chicken broth and water over the ingredients, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Sprinkle in the thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and add the bay leaf.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the peas are tender and the soup has thickened.
If using a ham hock, remove it from the crock pot, shred the meat off the bone, and return the shredded meat to the soup. Stir to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley, and enjoy with crusty bread if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1870 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 16.6 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 6997 mg | 304% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 307.0 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 114.8 g | 410% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.2 g | ||
| Protein | 138.0 g | 276% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 610 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 26.2 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 7092 mg | 151% | |
*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.
