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Split Pea Soup in Crock pot
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Easy Split Pea Soup in Crockpot: The Dump-and-Go Recipe You Need

Nothing fancy here, just good old-fashioned split pea soup made in my trusty crock pot. Sometimes, simple is best. 🍲
Course Side
Cuisine Dutch
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 serves
Author Slow Cooker Society

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green split peas rinsed and sorted
  • 1 large ham hock or 1½ cups diced ham
  • 1 medium onion chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 medium carrots diced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 celery stalks chopped (about ½ cup)
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt less if using salty ham
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 cups chicken broth or water

Instructions

  • Rinse the split peas under cold water until it runs clear. This removes any dust or debris.
  • Add everything to your crock pot. Yes, everything at once! Peas, ham, veggies, seasonings, and liquid all go in together.
  • Give it a quick stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours. The longer cooking time on LOW gives better flavor, but either works.
  • Once done, remove the bay leaf. If using a ham hock, take it out, shred the meat, and stir it back into the soup.
  • Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.
  • If the soup is too thick, add a splash of broth or water to reach your preferred consistency.