Description
Crockpot Split Pea Soup is a heartwarming and nutritious dish that combines tender green split peas with fresh vegetables and savory seasonings. Slow-cooked to perfection, this creamy soup envelops your senses in rich, smoky flavors, making it the ideal companion for chilly evenings. With minimal effort, you can enjoy a bowl of comfort that’s sure to impress family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green split peas
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 smoked ham hock or bacon (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse split peas under cold water until clear. Prepare the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic by chopping them finely.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer sautéed aromatics into the crockpot along with split peas, chopped vegetables, bay leaves, broth, and optional meat.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- After cooking, remove bay leaves and ham hock if used. Stir well; adjust consistency with additional broth as needed.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 20mg