Split Pea Soup Crock Pot Dairy Free
Cozy up with a hearty bowl of this Split Pea Soup made in your crock pot, a nourishing and dairy-free recipe that's as simple as it is satisfying. Packed with tender dried split peas, vibrant carrots, celery, and a rich blend of herbs like thyme and oregano, this slow-cooked soup develops deep, comforting flavors with minimal effort. A ham hock or smoked turkey leg infuses the broth with a smoky, savory depth, while vegetable or chicken broth keeps it light and wholesome. Perfect for a chilly evening, this recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep and slow cooks to perfection over 8 hours, filling your home with irresistible aromas. Gluten-free and naturally dairy-free, it’s a versatile dish that’s sure to please—serve it straight from the pot with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete, nutritious meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried split peas
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 medium celery stalks
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 piece ham hock or smoked turkey leg
- 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup water (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the dried split peas thoroughly under cold water and set aside.
Peel and dice the carrots into small pieces. Dice the celery stalks and yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
Add the rinsed split peas, diced carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic into the crock pot.
Place the ham hock or smoked turkey leg in the center of the ingredients in the crock pot.
Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth. If needed, add 1 cup of water to ensure the ingredients are fully covered with liquid.
Sprinkle the dried thyme, oregano, and black pepper over the top. Add the bay leaf.
Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the split peas are tender and the soup has reached your desired consistency.
Once cooked, remove the ham hock or smoked turkey leg. Shred any meat off the bone and stir it back into the soup, discarding the bone and bay leaf.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt or additional black pepper as needed.
Serve warm in bowls, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or a drizzle of olive oil for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2140 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.8 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 119 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 7974 mg | 347% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 327.6 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 128.3 g | 458% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.1 g | ||
| Protein | 158.3 g | 317% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 507 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 26.5 mg | 147% | |
| Potassium | 6900 mg | 147% | |
*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.
